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Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14rc16 has a heap-based buffer over-read in expand_mmac_params in asm/preproc.c for the special cases of the % and $ and ! characters.
Overview
This vulnerability in NASM could allow an attacker to read beyond the bounds of allocated memory, potentially leading to information disclosure or a denial of service condition. The issue affects NASM version 2.14rc16.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update to a patched version of NASM that addresses the heap-based buffer over-read issue. It is recommended to upgrade to a version of NASM that has fixed this vulnerability.
References
- CVE-2018-19215: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-19215
- NASM Bugzilla: https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392525
- NASM Git Commit: https://repo.or.cz/nasm.git/commit/4b5b737d4991578b1918303dc0fd9c9ab5c7ce4f
- openSUSE-SU-2020:0952 Advisory: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00017.html
- openSUSE-SU-2020:0954 Advisory: http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-07/msg00015.html
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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
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- 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)
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
