CVE-2017-17810: Input Validation
First published: Thu Dec 21 2017(Updated: )
In Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc0, there is a "SEGV on unknown address" that will cause a remote denial of service attack, because asm/preproc.c mishandles macro calls that have the wrong number of arguments.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14-rc0 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| debian/nasm | 2.15.05-1 2.16.01-1 2.16.03-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://repo.or.cz/nasm.git/commit/59ce1c67b16967c652765e62aa130b7e43f21dd4
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392431
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3694-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-17810
- https://github.com/netwide-assembler/nasm/commit/59ce1c67b16967c652765e62aa130b7e43f21dd4
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17810
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17810
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17810
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17810
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17810?
CVE-2017-17810 is a vulnerability in Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc0 that can be exploited to cause a denial of service attack.
How does CVE-2017-17810 affect the affected software?
CVE-2017-17810 affects Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc0 and earlier versions, causing a denial of service attack when macro calls have the wrong number of arguments.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17810?
CVE-2017-17810 has a severity rating of medium.
How can CVE-2017-17810 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2017-17810, users should update to Netwide Assembler (NASM) version 2.15.05-1 or later.
Are there any references available for CVE-2017-17810?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2017-17810 at the following references: [http://repo.or.cz/nasm.git/commit/59ce1c67b16967c652765e62aa130b7e43f21dd4](http://repo.or.cz/nasm.git/commit/59ce1c67b16967c652765e62aa130b7e43f21dd4), [https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392431](https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392431), [https://usn.ubuntu.com/3694-1/](https://usn.ubuntu.com/3694-1/)
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