CVE-2018-19209: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Nov 12, 2018
·Updated
Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc15 has a NULL pointer dereference in the function findlabel in asm/labels.c that will lead to a DoS attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
nasm Netwide Assembler=2.14.0-rc15
Remediation
Event History
Nov 12, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2018-19209?
CVE-2018-19209 is a vulnerability in Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc15 that allows for a denial of service (DoS) attack.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19209?
The severity of CVE-2018-19209 is medium (5.5).
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How does CVE-2018-19209 affect Netwide Assembler (NASM)?
CVE-2018-19209 affects Netwide Assembler (NASM) version 2.14rc15.
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How can CVE-2018-19209 be exploited?
CVE-2018-19209 can be exploited through a NULL pointer dereference in the function find_label in asm/labels.c.
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Is there a fix for CVE-2018-19209?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2018-19209 is available. Please refer to the provided references for more information.