# CVE-2026-6068: nasm: This update for nasm fixes the following issues  - CVE-2026-6067: heap buffer overflow vulnerability due to a lack of...

CVE-2026-6068 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21333-1, released July 13, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6068
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (moderate)
- EPSS: 0.0043
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 13, 2026

## Description

This update for nasm fixes the following issues  - CVE-2026-6067: heap buffer overflow vulnerability due to a lack of bounds checking in the obj_directive() function   (bsc#1261986). - CVE-2026-6068: heap use after free vulnerability in response file processing (bsc#1261985).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | nasm Fedora 43 | 2.16.03-5.fc43 | [FEDORA-2026-9AF234BCD6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/fedora-2026-9af234bcd6.md) | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Linux | nasm opensuse-leap 16.0 | 3.02-160000.1.1 | [OPENSUSE-SU-2026:21333-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/opensuse-su-2026-21333-1.md) | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Linux | nasm sles 15.7 | 2.16.03-150700.3.3.1 | [SUSE-SU-2026:3178-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/suse-su-2026-3178-1.md) | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Linux | nasm-debuginfo Fedora 43 | 2.16.03-5.fc43 | [FEDORA-2026-9AF234BCD6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/fedora-2026-9af234bcd6.md) | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Linux | nasm-debugsource Fedora 43 | 2.16.03-5.fc43 | [FEDORA-2026-9AF234BCD6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/fedora-2026-9af234bcd6.md) | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Linux | nasm-doc Fedora 43 | 2.16.03-5.fc43 | [FEDORA-2026-9AF234BCD6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/fedora-2026-9af234bcd6.md) | Jul 22, 2026 |

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