Vulnerability Description
A weakness has been identified in GNU Binutils 2.47. This issue affects the function bfd_elf_set_group_contents of the file bfd/elf.c of the component SHT_GROUP Section Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through a bug report but has not responded yet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Binutils | 2.47 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=16883Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=34451ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90829Permissions Required
- https://vuldb.com/submit/925228Permissions Required
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/403331Permissions Required
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/403331/ctiPermissions Required
- https://www.gnu.org/Product
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=34451ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-90829?
CVE-2026-90829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A weakness has been identified in GNU Binutils 2.47. This issue affects the function bfd_elf_set_group_contents of the file bfd/elf.c of the component SHT_GROUP Section Handler. Executing a manipulati...
How severe is CVE-2026-90829?
CVE-2026-90829 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-2026-90829?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Binutils.