NASM 2.16 /output/outieee.c ieee_write_file memory corruption
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in NASM 2.16. Affected is the function ieee_write_file of the file /output/outieee.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-46457. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in NASM 2.16 (Programming Tool Software). This vulnerability affects the function ieee_write_file of the file /output/outieee.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
NASM v2.16 was discovered to contain a segmentation violation in the component ieee_write_file at /output/outieee.c.
The weakness was shared 01/04/2023. The advisory is available at bugzilla.nasm.us. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-46457 since 12/05/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/28/2023).
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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Product
Type
Name
Version
License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2
VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 5.0
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
12/05/2022 🔍01/04/2023 🔍
01/04/2023 🔍
01/28/2023 🔍
Sources
Advisory: bugzilla.nasm.usStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2022-46457 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-46457
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-217414
Entry
Created: 01/04/2023 22:04Updated: 01/28/2023 11:08
Changes: 01/04/2023 22:04 (39), 01/28/2023 11:08 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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