GNU Binutils Dynamic Relocation Allocation elfxx-x86.c elf_x86_allocate_dynrelocs null pointer dereference (CVE-2026-91782) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-91782

GNU Binutils Dynamic Relocation Allocation elfxx-x86.c elf_x86_allocate_dynrelocs null pointer dereference

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-91782 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in GNU Binutils Dynamic Relocation Allocation elfxx-x86.c elf_x86_allocate_dynrelocs 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 15, 2026Updated Sep 15, 2026Source checked Sep 15, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 15, 2026Material review Sep 15, 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 15, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
Source modified
Sep 15, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:record
First seen by HOL
Sep 15, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

A vulnerability was detected in GNU Binutils 2.47. Affected by this vulnerability is the function elf_x86_allocate_dynrelocs of the file bfd/elfxx-x86.c of the component Dynamic Relocation Allocation. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit is now public and may be used. Upgrading to version 2.48 addresses this issue. The patch is identified as d1268210b6f6/471130b39c0/283d3198bed/0a84e560216/a692a633d40. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

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