CVE-2023-38665: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Aug 22, 2023
·Updated
Null pointer dereference in ieeewritefile in nasm 2.16rc0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).
Affected Software
1 affected component
nasm Netwide Assembler=2.16-rc0
Event History
Aug 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-38665.
2
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).'
3
What is the affected software?
The affected software is Nasm Netwide Assembler version 2.16-rc0.
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What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
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How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to cause a denial of service by crashing the system.