CVE-20XX-?

CVE-2026-4647

6.1 MEDIUM 0.2% exploit odds Fix listed Memory safety Library

What it is

A flaw was found in the GNU Binutils BFD library, a widely used component for handling binary files such as object files and executables. The issue occurs when processing specially crafted XCOFF object files, where a relocation type value is not properly validated before being used. This can cause the program to read memory outside of intended bounds. As a result, affected tools may crash or expose unintended memory contents, leading to denial-of-service or limited information disclosure risks.

At a glance

Exploitability
Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds
0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix
A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

  1. PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
  2. Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published
Last modified
Exploit probability
0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness
CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds read
Record status
Modified

Affected

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.1

Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
None
User interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record