OSV-2026-987: Index-out-of-bounds in print_insn_tic6x
An index-out-of-bounds vulnerability was reported in the print_insn_tic6x function of the binutils project. The issue was identified by OSS-Fuzz and involves a crash due to accessing memory outside the intended bounds during disassembly operations. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an index-out-of-bounds error in the print_insn_tic6x function within binutils, as reported by OSS-Fuzz. The crash occurs during the disassemble_section process, specifically in the bfd_map_over_sections function call stack. The issue could lead to a crash when processing certain inputs, but no further exploitation details or impact specifics are provided.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to a crash caused by out-of-bounds memory access during disassembly in binutils. There is no information on code execution or data corruption. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is available at this time.
OSV-2026-987: Index-out-of-bounds in print_insn_tic6x
Description
An index-out-of-bounds vulnerability was reported in the print_insn_tic6x function of the binutils project. The issue was identified by OSS-Fuzz and involves a crash due to accessing memory outside the intended bounds during disassembly operations. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an index-out-of-bounds error in the print_insn_tic6x function within binutils, as reported by OSS-Fuzz. The crash occurs during the disassemble_section process, specifically in the bfd_map_over_sections function call stack. The issue could lead to a crash when processing certain inputs, but no further exploitation details or impact specifics are provided.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to a crash caused by out-of-bounds memory access during disassembly in binutils. There is no information on code execution or data corruption. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is available at this time.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- OSV-2026-987
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.5
- Aliases
- []
- Ecosystems
- ["OSS-Fuzz"]
- Database Specific Severity
- null
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a4452ea27e9c797198e1b12
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 23:36:10 UTC
Last enriched: 06/30/2026, 23:52:43 UTC
Last updated: 07/01/2026, 00:18:10 UTC
Views: 3
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