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● High · CVSS 7.8

How to Fix CVE-2026-6846: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 (Bundle Sibling)

By Sai Kiran Pandrala

Last verified: 2026-05-25

CVE-2026-6846 is a sibling vulnerability in the same vendor advisory as CVE-2026-2708. Applying the patched build named in the primary write-up closes this CVE as well.

⚡ At a glance
SeverityCVSS 7.8 - High
Actively exploited?Not currently in CISA KEV
AffectedSame as the bundle - see CVE-2026-2708
Fixed inSame patched build as CVE-2026-2708 (See vendor advisory)
Type (CWE)CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow

What's different about CVE-2026-6846?

A flaw was found in binutils. A heap-buffer-overflow vulnerability exists when processing a specially crafted XCOFF (Extended Common Object File Format) object file during linking. A local attacker could trick a user into processing this malicious file, which could lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing the attacker to run unauthorized commands, or cause a denial of service, making the system unavailable.

The technical impact and remediation are identical to the primary CVE in the bundle. The same vendor patch closes both.

How to fix CVE-2026-6846

Apply the patched build per the primary write-up: How to Fix CVE-2026-2708.

The patch installation procedure, verification commands, and interim mitigations are documented there. Reusing one runbook keeps the rollout consistent across the bundle.

Frequently asked questions

Is CVE-2026-6846 fixed by the same patch as CVE-2026-2708?

Yes. CVE-2026-6846 ships in the same vendor advisory as CVE-2026-2708. Applying the patched build named in the primary write-up closes both.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-6846?

The CVSS base score is 7.8 (High).

Is it being exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA KEV.

References

*Part of the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 bundle. Full procedure at CVE-2026-2708.*