YASM 1.3.0.86.g9def nasm-pp.c expand_mmac_params denial of service

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A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in YASM 1.3.0.86.g9def. Impacted is the function expand_mmac_params of the file modules/preprocs/nasm/nasm-pp.c. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-49558. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in YASM 1.3.0.86.g9def. This affects the function expand_mmac_params of the file modules/preprocs/nasm/nasm-pp.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue in YASM 1.3.0.86.g9def allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the expand_mmac_params function in the modules/preprocs/nasm/nasm-pp.c component.

The weakness was presented 01/03/2024 as 252. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-49558 since 11/27/2023. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

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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• YASM

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• 1.3.0.86.g9def

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• open-source

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• Product: https://github.com/yasm/yasm/

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