CVE-2018-1000886: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 20, 2018
·Updated
nasm version 2.14.01rc5, 2.15 contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in asm/stdscan.c:130 that can result in Stack-overflow caused by triggering endless macro generation, crash the program. This attack appear to be exploitable via a crafted nasm input file.
Affected Software
2 affected components
nasm Netwide Assembler=2.14.01rc5
nasm Netwide Assembler=2.15
Event History
Dec 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-1000886.
2
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Nasm Netwide Assembler version 2.14.01rc5 and 2.15.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1000886?
The severity of CVE-2018-1000886 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
4
How can the vulnerability be exploited?
The vulnerability can be exploited by triggering endless macro generation in a crafted nasm input file, leading to a stack overflow and program crash.
5
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-1000886?
Yes, it is recommended to update to a version of Nasm Netwide Assembler that has fixed the Buffer Overflow vulnerability.