Denial of Service Flaw in Binutils Affects Users Processing ELF Files
CVE-2026-6845

5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-6845?

A flaw exists in the Binutils package, specifically within the readelf utility, enabling local attackers to induce a Denial of Service (DoS) condition. By persuading users to process a specially crafted Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) file, the attack can lead to significant resource overhead or a potential crash of the system. This can render the affected system unresponsive, highlighting the importance of vigilance and timely updates for systems utilizing Binutils.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6845
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2460012
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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