CVE-2026-6845
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.0
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Binutils
PublishedApr 22, 2026
First seenApr 22, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-476NULL pointer dereference
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu binutils | No range specified | — |
| redhat hardened_images | No range specified | — |
| redhat openshift_container_platform | 4.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux | 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 | — |
Check your version
Choose the product and enter the version you run to see whether it falls in the affected range.
In the Intelligence 360 plan
Attack Surface Management
See the assets tied to your domains, the technologies they run and known vulnerabilities in one list.