CVE-2018-20535: Use After Free
First published: Fri Dec 28 2018(Updated: )
There is a use-after-free at asm/preproc.c (function pp_getline) in Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc16 that will cause a denial of service during a line-number increment attempt.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.0-rc16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this use-after-free vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-20535.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Netwide Assembler (NASM) version 2.14rc16.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20535?
The severity of CVE-2018-20535 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can the use-after-free vulnerability be exploited?
The use-after-free vulnerability can be exploited by causing a denial of service during a line-number increment attempt.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-20535?
Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2018-20535. It is recommended to update to a version of Netwide Assembler (NASM) that is not affected by this vulnerability.
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