SB2026021220 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for gcc-toolset-14-binutils 



SB2026021220 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for gcc-toolset-14-binutils

Published: February 12, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026021220
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-11083)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the elf_swap_shdr() function in bfd/elfcode.h. A local user can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.