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CVE-2026-90801
GNU Binutils ld cache.c cache_bwrite buffer overflow
Description

A security flaw has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.47. This impacts the function cache_bwrite of the file bfd/cache.c of the component ld. The manipulation of the argument nbytes results in buffer overflow. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through a bug report but has not responded yet.

INFO

Published Date :

Sept. 14, 2026, 4:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Sept. 14, 2026, 4:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

VulDB
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-90801 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Gnu binutils
Solution
Address buffer overflow in ld's cache_bwrite function to prevent memory corruption.
  • Update GNU Binutils to the latest stable version.
  • Apply vendor-provided patches for Binutils 2.47.
  • Review and sanitize nbytes argument in cache_bwrite.
  • Restrict local access to sensitive system components.

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