CVE-2026-91780

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified

CVE-2026-91780 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A weakness has been identified in GNU Binutils 2.47. This impacts the function elf_link_add_object_symbols of the file bfd/elflink.c. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A weakness has been identified in GNU Binutils 2.47. This impacts the function elf_link_add_object_symbols of the file bfd/elflink.c. 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.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuBinutils2.47

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-91780?
A weakness has been identified in GNU Binutils 2.47. This impacts the function elf_link_add_object_symbols of the file bfd/elflink.c. 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-91780?
CVE-2026-91780 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-91780?
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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