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CVE-2026-6845

Binutils: binutils: denial of service via crafted elf file

Published: Apr 22, 2026Updated: Apr 22, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD
NVD MITRE
5.0CVSS
MEDIUM

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.

EPSS Score
N/A
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Workaround Only

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:LUI:RS:UC:NI:NA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentiality
None
I:NIntegrity
None
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

CWE-476

Affected Products

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Red Hat
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Red Hat
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
Red Hat
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Exploitability

Workaround Available

MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Impact
Initial Access
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References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6845
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2460012
bugzilla.redhat.com

Timeline

Published
Apr 22, 2026
Last Updated
Apr 22, 2026

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