Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting binutils package, versions <2.45.90.20260201+really2.45.50.20251201-1+e6


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.2% (9th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ECHOLATEST-BINUTILS-17992809
  • published16 Jul 2026
  • disclosed22 Apr 2026

Introduced: 22 Apr 2026

CVE-2026-6846  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Echo:latest binutils to version 2.45.90.20260201+really2.45.50.20251201-1+e6 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream binutils package and not the binutils package as distributed by Echo. See How to fix? for Echo:latest relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in binutils. A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability exists when processing a specially crafted XCOFF (Extended Common Object File Format) object file during linking. A local attacker could trick a user into processing this malicious file, which could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing the attacker to run unauthorized commands, or cause a denial of service, making the system unavailable.

CVSS Base Scores

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