CVE-2026-90829
GNU Binutils SHT_GROUP Section elf.c bfd_elf_set_group_contents null pointer dereference
Description
A weakness has been identified in GNU Binutils 2.47. This issue affects the function bfd_elf_set_group_contents of the file bfd/elf.c of the component SHT_GROUP Section Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been made available to the public and could 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, 11:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 16, 2026, 3:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 2.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply patches when available from the vendor.
- Monitor project for official security advisories.
- Update Binutils to the latest stable version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-90829.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=16883 | Third Party Advisory |
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=34451 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90829 | Permissions Required |
| https://vuldb.com/submit/925228 | Permissions Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/403331 | Permissions Required |
| https://vuldb.com/vuln/403331/cti | Permissions Required |
| https://www.gnu.org/ | Product |
| https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=34451 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-90829 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-90829
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-90829 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:gnu:binutils:2.47:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type VulDB: https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=16883 Types: Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=34451 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90829 Types: Permissions Required Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/submit/925228 Types: Permissions Required Added Reference Type CISA-ADP: https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=34451 Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/vuln/403331 Types: Permissions Required Added Reference Type VulDB: https://vuldb.com/vuln/403331/cti Types: Permissions Required Added Reference Type VulDB: https://www.gnu.org/ Types: Product -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=34451 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-90829', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'poc'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-15T14:50:19.878545Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A weakness has been identified in GNU Binutils 2.47. This issue affects the function bfd_elf_set_group_contents of the file bfd/elf.c of the component SHT_GROUP Section Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been made available to the public and could 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-2026-90829.json">CVE-2026-90829</a> Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=16883 Added Reference https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=34451 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90829 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/submit/925228 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/403331 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/vuln/403331/cti Added Reference https://www.gnu.org/