CVE-2026-6846

Name: CVE-2026-6846
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-22T09:16:27.607+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-6846 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in binutils. A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability exists when processing a specially crafted XCOFF (Extended Common Object File Format) object file during linking. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in binutils. A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability exists when processing a specially crafted XCOFF (Extended Common Object File Format) object file during linking. A local attacker could trick a user into processing this malicious file, which could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing the attacker to run unauthorized commands, or cause a denial of service, making the system unavailable.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Binutils	<= 2.46
Redhat	Hardened Images	All versions
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	4.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	8.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	9.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	10.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6846Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2460006Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-6846?

How severe is CVE-2026-6846?

CVE-2026-6846 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-6846?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST