CVE-2018-16517: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Thu Sep 06 2018(Updated: )
asm/labels.c in Netwide Assembler (NASM) is prone to NULL Pointer Dereference, which allows the attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | <=2.13.03 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14-rc15 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc1 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc10 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc11 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc12 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc13 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc14 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc2 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc3 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc4 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc5 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc6 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc7 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc8 | |
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc9 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00015.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00017.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152566/Netwide-Assembler-NASM-2.14rc15-Null-Pointer-Dereference.html
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392513
- https://fakhrizulkifli.github.io/CVE-2018-16517.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46726/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16517?
CVE-2018-16517 is a vulnerability in Netwide Assembler (NASM) that allows for a denial of service attack through a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2018-16517?
CVE-2018-16517 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
What software is affected by CVE-2018-16517?
Netwide Assembler (NASM) versions 2.13.03, 2.14-rc15, and 2.14.0-rc1 to 2.14.0-rc15 are affected by CVE-2018-16517.
How can I exploit CVE-2018-16517?
CVE-2018-16517 can be exploited by crafting a malicious file to trigger a NULL pointer dereference and cause a denial of service.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16517?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-16517 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].
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- vendor/nasm
- canonical/nasm netwide assembler
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.13.03
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14-rc15
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc1
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc10
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc11
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc12
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc13
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc14
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc2
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc3
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc4
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc5
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc6
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc7
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc8
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc9