Flat Assembler 1.71.21 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow ROP
Vulnerability Description
Flat Assembler 1.71.21 contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying oversized input to the application. Attackers can craft malicious assembly input exceeding 5895 bytes to overwrite the instruction pointer and execute return-oriented programming chains for shell command execution.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Juan Sacco <juan.sacco@kpn.com> at KPN Red Team - http://www.kpn.com
Affected Vendor
Flatassembler
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