CVE-2018-8882: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 20, 2018
·Updated
Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.13.02rc2 has a stack-based buffer under-read in the function ieeeshr in asm/float.c via a large shift value.
Affected Software
1 affected component
nasm Netwide Assembler=2.13.02-rc2
Event History
Mar 20, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-8882.
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-8882?
CVE-2018-8882 has a severity rating of high.
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What is the description of CVE-2018-8882?
CVE-2018-8882 is a stack-based buffer under-read vulnerability in the Netwide Assembler (NASM) version 2.13.02rc2.
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How does CVE-2018-8882 impact the affected software?
CVE-2018-8882 can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer under-read, allowing an attacker to read sensitive information or potentially execute arbitrary code.
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Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-8882?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2018-8882 is available. It is recommended to update to a patched version of Netwide Assembler (NASM).