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CVE-2026-6845

Binutils: binutils: denial of service via crafted elf file

CVSS 3.1 5.0 MEDIUMCheck source for fixed versionsKEV status unknown
Original advisory

Historical advisory recorded 5 Nov 2026 23:36:21 UTC. Read the latest advisory.

cve-program · CVE-2026-6845

Published

A flaw was found in binutils, specifically within the `readelf` utility. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by tricking a user into processing a specially crafted Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) file. The exploitation of this flaw can lead to the system becoming unresponsive due to excessive resource consumption or a program crash.

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Affected versions, risk and source history

cve-program · CVE-2026-6845

Published

Binutils: binutils: denial of service via crafted elf file

A flaw was found in binutils, specifically within the `readelf` utility. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by tricking a user into processing a specially crafted Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) file. The exploitation of this flaw can lead to the system becoming unresponsive due to excessive resource consumption or a program crash.

Source published
22 Apr 2026 07:54:19 UTC
Source modified
5 Nov 2026 22:49:03 UTC
Saved here
5 Nov 2026 23:36:21 UTC
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CVSS 3.1 · 5.0 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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