GNU Binutils 2.47 ELF Orphan Section ld/ldelf.c elf_orphan_compatible null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.47 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function elf_orphan_compatible of the file ld/ldelf.c of the component ELF Orphan Section Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-90828. The attack needs to be launched locally. Furthermore, an exploit is available. The project was informed of the problem early through a bug report but has not responded yet.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GNU Binutils 2.47 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function elf_orphan_compatible of the file ld/ldelf.c of the component ELF Orphan Section Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is available at sourceware.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-90828. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at sourceware.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The project was informed of the problem early through a bug report but has not responded yet.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

09/13/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: 34450
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-90828 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-90828
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-403330
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/13/2026 21:26
Changes: 09/13/2026 21:26 (60)
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Submitter: wsstssw
Cache ID: 216::103

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