CVE-2021-33452
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2021-33452 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in NASM version 2.16rc0. There are memory leaks in nasm_malloc() in nasmlib/alloc.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in NASM version 2.16rc0. There are memory leaks in nasm_malloc() in nasmlib/alloc.c.
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 | 2.16 | Rc0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392757Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/Clingto/bb632c0c463f4b2c97e4f65f751c5e6dThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392757Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/Clingto/bb632c0c463f4b2c97e4f65f751c5e6dThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-33452?
An issue was discovered in NASM version 2.16rc0. There are memory leaks in nasm_malloc() in nasmlib/alloc.c.
How severe is CVE-2021-33452?
CVE-2021-33452 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-33452?
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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