CVE-2020-24978
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.36%
Last modified
CVE-2020-24978 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In NASM 2.15.04rc3, there is a double-free vulnerability in pp_tokline asm/preproc.c. This is fixed in commit 8806c3ca007b84accac21dd88b900fb03614ceb7.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In NASM 2.15.04rc3, there is a double-free vulnerability in pp_tokline asm/preproc.c. This is fixed in commit 8806c3ca007b84accac21dd88b900fb03614ceb7.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasm | Netwide Assembler | 2.15.04 | Rc3 |
References
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392712Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392712Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24978?
In NASM 2.15.04rc3, there is a double-free vulnerability in pp_tokline asm/preproc.c. This is fixed in commit 8806c3ca007b84accac21dd88b900fb03614ceb7.
How severe is CVE-2020-24978?
CVE-2020-24978 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24978?
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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