CVE-2026-6845 — Binutils: binutils: denial of service via crafted elf file
A flaw was found in binutils, specifically within the `readelf` utility. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by tricking a user into pr…
Published: 2026-04-22 · CVSS: 5.0 · CVSS 3.1
A flaw was found in binutils, specifically within the `readelf` utility. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by tricking a user into processing a specially crafted Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) file. The exploitation of this flaw can lead to the system becoming unresponsive due to excessive resource consumption or a program crash.
Source: CVE Program · Revision 8b16575c39f1e1810c5e863010da073d2d3285e7