CVE-2022-44370: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 29, 2023
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Updated

NASM v2.16 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow in the component quoteforpmake() asm/nasm.c:856

Affected Software

2 affected components
nasm Netwide Assembler<2.16
nasm Netwide Assembler=2.16-rc1

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-44370?

CVE-2022-44370 is a vulnerability found in NASM v2.16 that allows for a heap buffer overflow in the component quote_for_pmake() asm/nasm.c:856.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2022-44370?

NASM v2.16 and NASM v2.16-rc1 are affected by CVE-2022-44370.

3

How severe is CVE-2022-44370?

CVE-2022-44370 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-44370?

Upgrade NASM to a version higher than 2.16 or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-44370?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-44370 at the following reference: https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392815

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