CVE-2025-8845 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability was identified in NASM Netwide Assember 2.17rc0. This issue affects the function assemble_file of the file nasm.c. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nasm	Netwide Assembler	2.17

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-119

References

https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392937ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pEQb6lcdohWV53DzPPU7kaCCNg-qAaau/view?usp=driveExploit
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319379Permissions RequiredVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.319379Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.623188ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392937ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-8845?

CVE-2025-8845 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability was identified in NASM Netwide Assember 2.17rc0. This issue affects the function assemble_file of the file nasm.c. The manipulation leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible...

How severe is CVE-2025-8845?

CVE-2025-8845 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-2025-8845?

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