CVE-2026-3994

MEDIUM

mold <=2.40.4 - Buffer Overflow

Title source: llm

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 5.3
EPSS 0.0001
EPSS Percentile 2.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Details

CWE
CWE-119 CWE-122
Status published
Published Mar 12, 2026
Tracked Since Mar 12, 2026