CVE-2020-24242
First published: Tue Aug 25 2020(Updated: )
In Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.15rc10, SEGV can be triggered in tok_text in asm/preproc.c by accessing READ memory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.15-rc10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24242?
CVE-2020-24242 is a vulnerability in Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.15rc10 that can trigger a segmentation fault (SEGV) in tok_text in asm/preproc.c by accessing read memory.
How severe is CVE-2020-24242?
CVE-2020-24242 has a severity score of 5.5, which is considered medium severity.
How can CVE-2020-24242 be triggered?
CVE-2020-24242 can be triggered by accessing read memory in tok_text in asm/preproc.c in Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.15rc10.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-24242?
Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.15rc10 is affected by CVE-2020-24242.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-24242?
More information about CVE-2020-24242 can be found at https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392708.
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