NASM up to 2.14rc15 asm/nasm.c assemble_file(inname/depend_ptr) memory corruption
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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in NASM up to 2.14rc15 (Programming Tool Software). Affected is the function assemble_file(inname/depend_ptr)
of the file asm/nasm.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
NASM nasm-2.13.03 nasm- 2.14rc15 version 2.14rc15 and earlier contains a memory corruption (crashed) of nasm when handling a crafted file due to function assemble_file(inname, depend_ptr) at asm/nasm.c:482. vulnerability in function assemble_file(inname, depend_ptr) at asm/nasm.c:482. that can result in aborting/crash nasm program. This attack appear to be exploitable via a specially crafted asm file..
The bug was discovered 08/22/2018. The weakness was shared 09/06/2018 (Website). The advisory is available at bugzilla.nasm.us. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-1000667 since 09/06/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 15 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
08/22/2018 🔍09/06/2018 🔍
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Sources
Advisory: bugzilla.nasm.usStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2018-1000667 (🔍)
Entry
Created: 09/06/2018 20:51Updated: 03/21/2020 08:31
Changes: 09/06/2018 20:51 (57), 03/21/2020 08:31 (1)
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