# CVE-2023-31722: nasm: There exists a heap buffer overflow in nasm 2.16.02rc1 (GitHub commit: b952891).

CVE-2023-31722 is fixed in nasm on 1 platform, first by nasm 2.15.05-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, released May 17, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-31722
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0035
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 17, 2023

## Description

There exists a heap buffer overflow in nasm 2.16.02rc1 (GitHub commit: b952891).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | nasm Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 2.15.05-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [nasm 2.15.05-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-nasm-2.15.05-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 17, 2023 |
| Linux | nasm Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 2.16.01-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [nasm 2.16.01-1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-nasm-2.16.01-1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | May 17, 2023 |

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