CVE-2026-91779: A security flaw has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.47

Routine

LOW 3.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-91779 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting binutils. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A security flaw has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.47. This affects the function _bfd_elf_eh_frame_section_offset of the file bfd/elf-eh-frame.c of the component Eh Frame Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. The attack must be initiated from a local position. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The project was informed of the problem early through a bug report but has not

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-404, CWE-476
Published	2026-09-15
Last modified	2026-09-16

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: gnu

Last updated 2026-09-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-15 09:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-16 15:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnu binutils DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.47

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.47

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy binutils || rpm -q binutils || binutils --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.47 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison binutils sudo apt install binutils=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.47> sudo apt-mark hold binutils

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list binutils sudo dnf downgrade binutils-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.47> sudo dnf versionlock add binutils

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-91779?

binutils: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-91779 being exploited?

CVE-2026-91779 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-91779 affect?

CVE-2026-91779 affects binutils. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A security flaw has been discovered in GNU Binutils 2.47. This affects the function _bfd_elf_eh_frame_section_offset of the file bfd/elf-eh-frame.c of the component Eh Frame Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer derefer

How urgent is CVE-2026-91779?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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