NASM Netwide Assembler 2.14.xx libnasm.a process_pragma/search_pragma_list/nasm_set_limit null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in NASM Netwide Assembler 2.14.xx and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function process_pragma/search_pragma_list/nasm_set_limit of the file libnasm.a. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2019-14248. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NASM Netwide Assembler 2.14.xx (Programming Tool Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function process_pragma/search_pragma_list/nasm_set_limit of the file libnasm.a. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In libnasm.a in Netwide Assembler (NASM) 2.14.xx, asm/pragma.c allows a NULL pointer dereference in process_pragma, search_pragma_list, and nasm_set_limit when "%pragma limit" is mishandled.

The weakness was shared 07/24/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-14248 since 07/23/2019. 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.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/23/2019 🔍
07/24/2019 +1 days 🔍
07/24/2019 +0 days 🔍
11/06/2023 +1566 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.nasm.us
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-14248 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14248
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138534

Entryinfo

Created: 07/24/2019 08:22
Updated: 11/06/2023 12:25
Changes: 07/24/2019 08:22 (36), 07/10/2020 11:56 (18), 11/06/2023 12:25 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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