CVE-2018-8881
UnknownEPSS 1.13%
Last modified
CVE-2018-8881 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.13.02rc2 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the function tokenize in asm/preproc.c, related to an unterminated string.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.13.02rc2 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the function tokenize in asm/preproc.c, related to an unterminated string.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasm | Netwide Assembler | 2.13.02 | Rc2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 | — |
References
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392446Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3694-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392446Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3694-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8881?
Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.13.02rc2 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the function tokenize in asm/preproc.c, related to an unterminated string.
How severe is CVE-2018-8881?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8881 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8881?
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-2018-8881?
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