CVE-2026-6846

Binutils: binutils: arbitrary code execution via malformed xcoff object file processing

Published: Apr 22, 2026Updated: Sep 1, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-122

7.8HIGH

Description

A flaw was found in binutils. A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability exists when processing a specially crafted XCOFF (Extended Common Object File Format) object file during linking. A local attacker could trick a user into processing this malicious file, which could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing the attacker to run unauthorized commands, or cause a denial of service, making the system unavailable.

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

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:HIntegrity

High

A:HAvailability

High

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Weaknesses

CWE-122

Affected Products

Red Hat

commercial·USaka redhat

hardened imagesOn-prem

Operating Systems / linux-distro

openshift container platformOn-prem

Operating Systems / linux-distro

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10On-premOS

Operating Systems / linux-distro

Red Hat Hardened ImagesOn-premOS

Operating Systems / linux-distro

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4SaaSSaaS Service

Cloud & SaaS / container-orchestration

gnu

oss-project·USaka g. nu

binutils

OSS Libraries

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Exploitability

Workaround Available

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References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33527

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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:39022

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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6846

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