CVE-2026-3994
rui314 mold Object File input-files.cc initialize_sections heap-based overflow
Summary
rui314 mold Object File input-files.cc initialize_sections heap-based overflow
Original description
The description as published by the source.
A vulnerability was detected in rui314 mold up to 2.40.4. This issue affects the function mold::ObjectFilemold::X86_64::initialize_sections of the file src/input-files.cc of the component Object File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in heap-based buffer overflow. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2026-3994 mold
- Ubuntu UBUNTU-CVE-2026-3994 mold
References
- advisory github.com
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- advisory vuldb.com
- advisory vuldb.com
- report github.com
- report vuldb.com
- report github.com
- web github.com