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CVE-2026-90831

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.3 EPSS 0.15% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-14 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the ELF String Table component of GNU Binutils 2.47, specifically within the _bfd_elf_strtab_delref function. This flaw requires local access for exploitation and could potentially lead to unauthorized code execution or system instability. Organizations using this version of GNU Binutils should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk, especially those in development environments where local access is more readily available.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-90831
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.3
EPSS
0.15%

Original NVD Description

A vulnerability was detected in GNU Binutils 2.47. The affected element is the function _bfd_elf_strtab_delref of the file bfd/elf-strtab.c of the component ELF String Table. The manipulation results in memory corruption. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through a bug report but has not responded yet.

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