CVE-2026-3994
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Description
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.
Analysis
Heap-based buffer overflow in mold linker versions up to 2.40.4 allows local attackers with user privileges to corrupt memory and potentially execute code through the X86_64 object file initialization function. Public exploit code is available for this vulnerability. …
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Remediation
Within 30 days: Identify affected systems running rui314 mold and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.
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