CVE-2020-24978: Double Free
Published Sep 3, 2020
·Updated
In NASM 2.15.04rc3, there is a double-free vulnerability in pptokline asm/preproc.c. This is fixed in commit 8806c3ca007b84accac21dd88b900fb03614ceb7.
Affected Software
1 affected component
nasm Netwide Assembler=2.15.04-rc3
Event History
Sep 3, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:20 PM
Description
Sep 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·11:25 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this NASM vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this NASM vulnerability is CVE-2020-24978.
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Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following link: https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392712.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24978?
The severity of CVE-2020-24978 is critical.
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What is the affected software for CVE-2020-24978?
The affected software for CVE-2020-24978 is NASM version 2.15.04rc3.
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How is CVE-2020-24978 fixed?
CVE-2020-24978 is fixed in commit 8806c3ca007b84accac21dd88b900fb03614ceb7.