CVE-2017-17818
First published: Thu Dec 21 2017(Updated: )
In Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc0, there is a heap-based buffer over-read that will cause a remote denial of service attack, related to a while loop in paste_tokens in asm/preproc.c.
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
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392428
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3694-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-17818
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17818
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17818
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17818
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17818
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17818?
CVE-2017-17818 is a vulnerability in Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc0 that allows for a heap-based buffer over-read, leading to a remote denial of service attack.
How can the heap-based buffer over-read in NASM be exploited?
The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to cause a denial of service by sending specially crafted input to the affected system.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17818?
CVE-2017-17818 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Which versions of NASM are affected by CVE-2017-17818?
NASM versions 2.14rc0 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-17818.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in NASM?
To mitigate the vulnerability, it is recommended to update NASM to version 2.14 or later.
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