CVE-2026-90828
GNU Binutils ELF Orphan Section ldelf.c elf_orphan_compatible null pointer dereference
Description
A security flaw has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.47. This vulnerability affects the function elf_orphan_compatible of the file ld/ldelf.c of the component ELF Orphan Section Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack must be initiated from a local position. 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, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 14, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update GNU Binutils to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches when available.
- Monitor project for security advisories.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A security flaw has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.47. This vulnerability affects the function elf_orphan_compatible of the file ld/ldelf.c of the component ELF Orphan Section Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack must be initiated from a local position. 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. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P) Added CWE CWE-476 Added CWE CWE-404 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/90xxx/CVE-2026-90828.json">CVE-2026-90828</a> Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=16882 Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=34450 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90828 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/925227 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/403330 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/403330/cti Added Reference https://www.gnu.org/