Vulnerability Description
A security flaw has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.47. This vulnerability affects the function elf_orphan_compatible of the file ld/ldelf.c of the component ELF Orphan Section Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through a bug report but has not responded yet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=16882
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=34450
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90828
- https://vuldb.com/submit/925227
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/403330
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/403330/cti
- https://www.gnu.org/
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-90828?
CVE-2026-90828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A security flaw has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.47. This vulnerability affects the function elf_orphan_compatible of the file ld/ldelf.c of the component ELF Orphan Section Handler. Performing a...
How severe is CVE-2026-90828?
CVE-2026-90828 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-90828?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.