SB2023122733 - Remote code execution in NASM

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44370)

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the quote_for_pmake() function in asm/nasm.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted file to the compiler, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://bugzilla.nasm.us/show_bug.cgi?id=3392815
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-09