CVE-2018-19209: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Nov 12 2018(Updated: )
Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc15 has a NULL pointer dereference in the function find_label in asm/labels.c that will lead to a DoS attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19209?
The severity of CVE-2018-19209 is medium (5.5).
How does CVE-2018-19209 affect Netwide Assembler (NASM)?
CVE-2018-19209 affects Netwide Assembler (NASM) version 2.14rc15.
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.
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.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/nasm
- canonical/nasm netwide assembler
- version/nasm netwide assembler/2.14.0-rc15