Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Netwide Assembler by NASM
CVE-2018-19216

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Nasm

Status
Netwide Assembler
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 November 2018

What is CVE-2018-19216?

The Netwide Assembler (NASM) before version 2.13.02 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the 'detoken' function within 'asm/preproc.c'. This flaw can lead to unexpected behavior and may be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate potential risks.

References

https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392424
x_refsource_MISC
https://repo.or.cz/nasm.git/commitdiff/9b7ee09abfd426b99a...
x_refsource_MISC
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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