CVE-2018-19215
First published: Mon Nov 12 2018(Updated: )
Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc16 has a heap-based buffer over-read in expand_mmac_params in asm/preproc.c for the special cases of the % and $ and ! characters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =12.14-rc16 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =5.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-19215?
CVE-2018-19215 is a vulnerability in Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc16 that allows a heap-based buffer over-read.
How does CVE-2018-19215 affect the Netwide Assembler (NASM)?
CVE-2018-19215 affects Netwide Assembler (NASM) version 2.14rc16 by causing a heap-based buffer over-read in expand_mmac_params.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-19215?
CVE-2018-19215 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix the CVE-2018-19215 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2018-19215 vulnerability, update Netwide Assembler (NASM) to version 2.14rc17 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-19215?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-19215 at the following references: [http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00015.html](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00015.html), [http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00017.html](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00017.html), [https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392525](https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392525)
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/nasm
- canonical/nasm netwide assembler
- version/nasm netwide assembler/12.14-rc16
- vendor/redhat
- canonical/redhat enterprise linux
- version/redhat enterprise linux/5.0
- version/redhat enterprise linux/6.0
- version/redhat enterprise linux/7.0