GNU Binutils Section Merge merge.c _bfd_write_merged_section null pointer dereference (CVE-2026-90830) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-90830

GNU Binutils Section Merge merge.c _bfd_write_merged_section null pointer dereference

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-90830 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in GNU Binutils Section Merge merge.c _bfd_write_merged_section null pointer dereference. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps GNU/Binutils (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 14, 2026Updated Sep 14, 2026Source checked Sep 15, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 14, 2026Material review Sep 14, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps GNU/Binutils (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
GNU/Binutilsgeneric	2.47	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for GNU/Binutils.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 14, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Sep 14, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Sep 14, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

A security vulnerability has been detected in GNU Binutils 2.47. Impacted is the function _bfd_write_merged_section of the file bfd/merge.c of the component Section Merge. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. The attack needs to be performed locally. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through a bug report but has not responded yet.

Quoted source text, attributed separately from HOL analysis.