Binutils: gnu binutils: information disclosure via specially crafted xcoff object file
A flaw was found in GNU Binutils. This heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability, specifically an out-of-bounds read in the bfd linker, allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information. By convincing a user to process a specially crafted XCOFF object file, an attacker can trigger this flaw, potentially leading to information disclosure or an application level denial of service.
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- CVEs
- CVE-2026-3441
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- 4 Nov 2026, 11:37 UTC · Revision 1
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Binutils: gnu binutils: information disclosure via specially crafted xcoff object file
core-osv · Original sourcePublished 15 Mar 2026, 00:19 UTC
A flaw was found in GNU Binutils. This heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability, specifically an out-of-bounds read in the bfd linker, allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information. By convincing a user to process a specially crafted XCOFF object file, an attacker can trigger this flaw, potentially leading to information disclosure or an application level denial of service.
osv:CVE-2026-3441
Complete source record
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