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Netwide Assembler (NASM) version 2.14rc15 is affected by a vulnerability that allows for a NULL pointer dereference in the function find_label located in asm/labels.c. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) attack on systems running the vulnerable version of NASM.
Overview
This vulnerability in NASM version 2.14rc15 can be exploited by an attacker to trigger a NULL pointer dereference, leading to a DoS condition on the affected system. The vulnerability is caused by improper handling of pointers in the find_label function within the asm/labels.c file.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their NASM installation to a non-vulnerable version. It is recommended to upgrade to a version of NASM that has addressed the NULL pointer dereference issue in the find_label function. Users should regularly check for updates and apply patches provided by the NASM project to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
References
- CVE-2018-19209 Details: CVE-2018-19209
- NASM Git Commit: NASM Git Commit
- SUSE Bugzilla Report: SUSE Bugzilla Report
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- InformationInformation
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
