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CVE-2026-3441

Binutils: gnu binutils: information disclosure via specially crafted xcoff object file

Published: Mar 15, 2026Updated: Mar 20, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-125

Description

A flaw was found in GNU Binutils. This heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability, specifically an out-of-bounds read in the bfd linker, allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information. By convincing a user to process a specially crafted XCOFF object file, an attacker can trigger this flaw, potentially leading to information disclosure or an application level denial of service.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:NA:L
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:NIntegrity
None
A:LAvailability
Low

Weaknesses

Affected Products

gnuoss-projectUSOSS Librariesaka g. nu
redhatcommercialUSOperating Systemsaka red hat
red hatcommercialUSOperating Systemsaka red hat
and 6 more affected products View all →

Exploitability

Official Patch Available
Workaround Available

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Timeline

Published
Mar 15, 2026
Last Updated
Mar 20, 2026

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