VDB-403331 · Submit #925228 · CVE-2026-90829

GNU Binutils 2.47 SHT_GROUP Section bfd/elf.c bfd_elf_set_group_contents null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.47. It has been classified as problematic. Impacted is the function bfd_elf_set_group_contents of the file bfd/elf.c of the component SHT_GROUP Section Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-90829. The attack needs to be performed locally. Additionally, an exploit exists. The project was informed of the problem early through a bug report but has not responded yet.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU Binutils 2.47 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function bfd_elf_set_group_contents of the file bfd/elf.c of the component SHT_GROUP Section Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at sourceware.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-90829. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available 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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Productinfo

Type

Programming Tool Software

Vendor

Name

Binutils

Version

2.47

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB 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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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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: 34451
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-90829 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-90829
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-403331
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/13/2026 21:26
Changes: 09/13/2026 21:26 (61)
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Submitter: wsstssw
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

Submit #925228: GNU Binutils 2.47 Memory Corruption (by wsstssw)