CVE-2017-17811: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 21, 2017
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Updated

In Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc0, there is a heap-based buffer overflow that will cause a remote denial of service attack, related to a strcpy in pastetokens in asm/preproc.c, a similar issue to CVE-2017-11111.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/nasm
2.15.05-12.16.01-12.16.03-1
nasm Netwide Assembler=2.14-rc0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04

Event History

Dec 21, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:34 PM
Description
Sep 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:26 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-17811?

CVE-2017-17811 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc0.

2

How does CVE-2017-17811 impact my system?

CVE-2017-17811 can cause a remote denial of service attack due to a heap-based buffer overflow in NASM 2.14rc0.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-17811?

NASM versions 2.14-1, 2.15.05-1, and 2.16.01-1, as well as Ubuntu versions 14.04, 16.04, and 17.10 with specific package versions of NASM, are affected.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-17811?

To fix CVE-2017-17811, update to NASM version 2.14-1, 2.15.05-1, or 2.16.01-1, or follow the recommended updates for Ubuntu versions 14.04, 16.04, and 17.10.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17811?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-17811 in the references provided: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392432), [Ubuntu Security Notice](https://usn.ubuntu.com/3694-1/), [Launchpad CVE](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-17811).

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