CVE-2026-3442
Binutils: gnu binutils: information disclosure or denial of service via out-of-bounds read in bfd linker
Description
A flaw was found in GNU Binutils. This vulnerability, a heap-based buffer overflow, specifically an out-of-bounds read, exists in the bfd linker component. An attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to process a specially crafted malicious XCOFF object file. Successful exploitation may lead to the disclosure of sensitive information or cause the application to crash, resulting in an application level denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
March 15, 2026, 12:19 a.m.
Last Modified :
March 15, 2026, 12:19 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
redhat
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-3442
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 |
Solution
- Update GNU Binutils to the latest version.
- Avoid processing untrusted XCOFF files.
- Apply vendor-supplied patches immediately.
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