CVE-2026-3442
Binutils: gnu binutils: information disclosure or denial of service via out-of-bounds read in bfd linker
Description
A flaw was found in GNU Binutils. This vulnerability, a heap-based buffer overflow, specifically an out-of-bounds read, exists in the bfd linker component. An attacker could exploit this by convincing a user to process a specially crafted malicious XCOFF object file. Successful exploitation may lead to the disclosure of sensitive information or cause the application to crash, resulting in an application level denial of service.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:NIntegrityNone
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
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Timeline
Published
Mar 15, 2026
Last Updated
Mar 20, 2026
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