CVE-2020-18780: Use After Free
First published: Tue Aug 22 2023(Updated: )
A Use After Free vulnerability in function new_Token in asm/preproc.c in nasm 2.14.02 allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted nasm command.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.14.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-18780?
The severity of CVE-2020-18780 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
What is the impacted software for CVE-2020-18780?
The impacted software for CVE-2020-18780 is Nasm Netwide Assembler version 2.14.02.
How does CVE-2020-18780 allow attackers to cause a denial of service?
CVE-2020-18780 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by exploiting a Use After Free vulnerability in the new_Token function.
How can I mitigate the CVE-2020-18780 vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2020-18780 vulnerability, update the Nasm Netwide Assembler software to version 2.14.03 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-18780?
More information about CVE-2020-18780 can be found in the bugzilla.nasm.us link: https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392634
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