CVE-2022-44370
CVE-2022-44370 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nasm Netwide Assembler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Nasm Netwide Assembler
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
NASM v2.16 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow in the component quote_for_pmake() asm/nasm.c:856
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-44370?
- NASM v2.16 was discovered to contain a heap buffer overflow in the component quote_for_pmake() asm/nasm.c:856
- How severe is CVE-2022-44370?
- CVE-2022-44370 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-44370 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-44370?
- CVE-2022-44370 primarily affects Nasm Netwide Assembler. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-44370?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-44370 published?
- CVE-2022-44370 was published on 2023-03-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:nasm:netwide_assembler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nasm:netwide_assembler:2.16:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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