CVE-2020-21685
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2020-21685 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in hash_findi function in hashtbl.c in nasm 2.15rc0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted asm file.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in hash_findi function in hashtbl.c in nasm 2.15rc0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted asm 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 | 2.15 | Rc0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392644Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392644Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-21685?
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in hash_findi function in hashtbl.c in nasm 2.15rc0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted asm file.
How severe is CVE-2020-21685?
CVE-2020-21685 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-21685?
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-2020-21685?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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