CVE-2018-1000886

Name: CVE-2018-1000886
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-20T21:29:00.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1000886 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. nasm version 2.14.01rc5, 2.15 contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in asm/stdscan.c:130 that can result in Stack-overflow caused by triggering endless macro generation, crash the program. This attack appear to be exploitable via a crafted nasm input file.. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

nasm version 2.14.01rc5, 2.15 contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in asm/stdscan.c:130 that can result in Stack-overflow caused by triggering endless macro generation, crash the program. This attack appear to be exploitable via a crafted nasm input file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nasm	Netwide Assembler	2.14.01rc5
Nasm	Netwide Assembler	2.15

References

https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392514Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392514Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1000886?

How severe is CVE-2018-1000886?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1000886 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000886?

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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Source: NVD / NIST