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Family: Ubuntu Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
USN45-1 : nasm vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
nasm vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
The remote package "nasm" is missing a security patch.
Description :
Jonathan Rockway discovered a locally exploitable buffer overflow in
the error() function of nasm. If a possible hacker tricked a user into
assembling a malicious source file, they could exploit this to execute
arbitrary code with the rights of the user that runs nasm.
Solution :
Upgrade to :
- nasm-0.98.38-1ubuntu0.1 (Ubuntu 4.10)
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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