Vulnerability Description
Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc15 has an invalid memory write (segmentation fault) in expand_smacro in preproc.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted input file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nasm | Netwide Assembler | 12.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00017.html
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392508ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00017.html
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392508ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-16999?
CVE-2018-16999 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc15 has an invalid memory write (segmentation fault) in expand_smacro in preproc.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted input file.
How severe is CVE-2018-16999?
CVE-2018-16999 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16999?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nasm Netwide Assembler.