Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the ppscan function (preproc.c) in Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.02 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted file that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nasm | Netwide Assembler | 2.02 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://repo.or.cz/w/nasm.git?a=commit%3Bh=76ec8e73db16f4cf1453a142d03bcc74d528f7
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30594Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32059
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:120
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/06/11/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/06/11/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29656
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020259
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-648-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1811
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42995
- https://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=6208&release_id=606115
- https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=106208&aid=1942146&group_id=62
- http://repo.or.cz/w/nasm.git?a=commit%3Bh=76ec8e73db16f4cf1453a142d03bcc74d528f7
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30594Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2719?
CVE-2008-2719 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Off-by-one error in the ppscan function (preproc.c) in Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.02 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a c...
How severe is CVE-2008-2719?
CVE-2008-2719 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2719?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nasm Netwide Assembler.