CVE-2023-38668: Medium severity netwide assembler (nasm) vulnerability
Published Aug 22, 2023
·Updated
Stack-based buffer over-read in disasm in nasm 2.16 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash).
Affected Software
1 affected component
nasm Netwide Assembler=2.16
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 CVE-2023-38668?
CVE-2023-38668 is a vulnerability in the disasm function of Nasm Netwide Assembler 2.16 that allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
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How severe is CVE-2023-38668?
CVE-2023-38668 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
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What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-38668?
The Nasm Netwide Assembler version 2.16 is affected by CVE-2023-38668.
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How can CVE-2023-38668 be exploited?
CVE-2023-38668 can be exploited by attackers to cause a crash or denial of service.
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Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-38668?
Currently, there is no known fix available for CVE-2023-38668. It is recommended to update to a patched version or apply relevant security patches when they become available.