CVE-2026-3994
A vulnerability was detected in rui314 mold up to 2.40.4.
Published Mar 12, 2026 · updated Jun 17, 2026
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.
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Mar 12, 2026 · NIST NVD
Detected
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 t
Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD
Updated
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 t
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- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-3994
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cve.org - NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-3994
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. Attack
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