NULL pointer dereference in GNU Binutils
CVE-2026-90829
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.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Gnu Binutils — versions 2.47
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cna@vuldb.com (technical-description, vdb-entry)
- cna@vuldb.com (signature, permissions-required)
- cna@vuldb.com (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (third-party-advisory)
- cna@vuldb.com (issue-tracking)
- cna@vuldb.com (exploit)
- cna@vuldb.com (product, broken-link)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-90829?
- CVE-2026-90829 is a medium-severity vulnerability in GNU Binutils, classified under Improper Resource Shutdown or Release. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2026-09-14.
- How severe is CVE-2026-90829?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.