CVE-2023-38668 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

Stack-based buffer over-read in disasm in nasm 2.16 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nasm	Netwide Assembler	2.16

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392811ExploitIssue Tracking
https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392811ExploitIssue Tracking

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-38668?

CVE-2023-38668 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer over-read in disasm in nasm 2.16 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).

How severe is CVE-2023-38668?

CVE-2023-38668 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-2023-38668?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nasm Netwide Assembler.