CVE-2020-24242
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.74%
Last modified
CVE-2020-24242 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.15rc10, SEGV can be triggered in tok_text in asm/preproc.c by accessing READ memory.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.15rc10, SEGV can be triggered in tok_text in asm/preproc.c by accessing READ memory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasm | Netwide Assembler | 2.15 | Rc10 |
References
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392708Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392708Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24242?
In Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.15rc10, SEGV can be triggered in tok_text in asm/preproc.c by accessing READ memory.
How severe is CVE-2020-24242?
CVE-2020-24242 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24242?
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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