yasm 9defefae section.c yasm_section_bcs_append null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in yasm 9defefae. Affected by this issue is the function yasm_section_bcs_append of the file section.c. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-22653. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in yasm 9defefae. Affected by this issue is the function yasm_section_bcs_append of the file section.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

yasm commit 9defefae was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the yasm_section_bcs_append function at section.c.

The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-22653 since 01/11/2024. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 242594 (Fedora 41 : yasm (2025-5bd2ac3698)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (242594). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 242594
Nessus Name: Fedora 41 : yasm (2025-5bd2ac3698)

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01/11/2024 🔍
05/29/2025 +503 days 🔍
05/29/2025 +0 days 🔍
07/23/2025 +55 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-22653 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-22653
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-310520

Entryinfo

Created: 05/29/2025 17:18
Updated: 07/23/2025 18:50
Changes: 05/29/2025 17:18 (53), 05/31/2025 06:23 (1), 07/23/2025 18:50 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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