CVE-2023-38665: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Aug 22 2023(Updated: )
Null pointer dereference in ieee_write_file in nasm 2.16rc0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nasm Netwide Assembler | =2.16-rc0 |
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What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-38665.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'Null pointer dereference in ieee_write_file in nasm 2.16rc0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).'
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Nasm Netwide Assembler version 2.16-rc0.
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing the system.
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