CVE-2017-17819
UnknownEPSS 1.37%
Last modified
CVE-2017-17819 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc0, there is an illegal address access in the function find_cc() in asm/preproc.c that will cause a remote denial of service attack, because pointers associated with skip_white_ calls are not validated.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc0, there is an illegal address access in the function find_cc() in asm/preproc.c that will cause a remote denial of service attack, because pointers associated with skip_white_ calls are not validated.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasm | Netwide Assembler | 2.14 | Rc0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 | — |
References
- http://repo.or.cz/nasm.git/commit/7524cfd91492e6e3719b959498be584a9ced13afPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392435Exploit, Issue Tracking, Tool Signature, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3694-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://repo.or.cz/nasm.git/commit/7524cfd91492e6e3719b959498be584a9ced13afPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392435Exploit, Issue Tracking, Tool Signature, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3694-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17819?
In Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc0, there is an illegal address access in the function find_cc() in asm/preproc.c that will cause a remote denial of service attack, because pointers associated with skip_white_ calls are not validated.
How severe is CVE-2017-17819?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17819 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17819?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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