Description
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.
Affected products
gnu: binutils; redhat: hardened images; redhat: openshift container platform; redhat: enterprise linux
References4
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6845 Vendor Advisory
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2460012 Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:34924
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:39022
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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5.0
MEDIUM
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 4 · as of 13 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-476
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