Is CVE-2026-3441 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-3441 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-3441 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2026-3441 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-3441?

CVE-2026-3441 has a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-3441

CWE-125Published: March 16, 2026· Updated: Mar 20, 2026

7.1

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.7th

Official Description

A flaw was found in GNU Binutils. This heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability, specifically an out-of-bounds read in the bfd linker, allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information. By convincing a user to process a specially crafted XCOFF object file, an attacker can trigger this flaw, potentially leading to information disclosure or an application level denial of service.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-3441 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.1.