cve 2022 46456

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CVE-2022-46456 is a memory-safety vulnerability in the Netwide Assembler (NASM) version 2.16, identified as a global buffer overflow in the debug output code. The flaw resides in the dbgdbg_typevalue function within /output/outdbg.c, which can cause the assembler to crash and may potentially be exploited for more severe memory corruption. This issue remains unresolved, making it critical for NASM users and maintainers to apply mitigations. Discussions on WindowsForum cover analysis of the vulnerability, proof-of-concept exploits, and recommended steps to protect systems until an official patch is released.
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    CVE-2022-46456: NASM Debug Output Buffer Overflow Analysis and Mitigations

    NASM users and maintainers should treat CVE‑2022‑46456 as a live, unresolved memory‑safety issue: Netwide Assembler (NASM) v2.16 contains a global buffer overflow in the dbg output code (function dbgdbg_typevalue in /output/outdbg.c) that can crash the assembler and, depending on circumstances...
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