CVE-2018-16517
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 5.17%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16517 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. asm/labels.c in Netwide Assembler (NASM) is prone to NULL Pointer Dereference, which allows the attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 5.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
asm/labels.c in Netwide Assembler (NASM) is prone to NULL Pointer Dereference, which allows the attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasm | Netwide Assembler | <= 2.13.03 | — |
| Nasm | Netwide Assembler | 2.14 | Rc15 |
| Nasm | Netwide Assembler | 2.14.0 | Rc1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152566/Netwide-Assembler-NASM-2.14rc15-Null-Pointer-Dereference.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392513Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://fakhrizulkifli.github.io/CVE-2018-16517.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46726/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152566/Netwide-Assembler-NASM-2.14rc15-Null-Pointer-Dereference.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392513Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://fakhrizulkifli.github.io/CVE-2018-16517.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46726/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16517?
asm/labels.c in Netwide Assembler (NASM) is prone to NULL Pointer Dereference, which allows the attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2018-16517?
CVE-2018-16517 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16517?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-16517?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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