Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was found in NASM Netwide Assember 2.17rc0. This affects the function macho_no_dead_strip of the file outmacho.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nasm | Netwide Assembler | 2.17 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392934ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JRHWdjW6FGHDV0CMJe8VinmCQ4vP9ZpR/view?usp=driveExploit
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319377Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.319377Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.623185ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.623186ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392934ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.623186ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8843?
CVE-2025-8843 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability was found in NASM Netwide Assember 2.17rc0. This affects the function macho_no_dead_strip of the file outmacho.c. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. Local access is ...
How severe is CVE-2025-8843?
CVE-2025-8843 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-8843?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nasm Netwide Assembler.