New CVEs Detail Stack Buffer Overflows in Flat Assembler and SC
Two newly recorded CVEs describe stack-based buffer overflow flaws that can lead to arbitrary code execution in legacy software components. CVE-2017-20228 affects Flat Assembler 1.71.21, where oversized assembly input exceeding 5895 bytes can overwrite the instruction pointer and enable return-oriented programming (ROP) for shell command execution. The issue is classified as CWE-787 and carries high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
A second entry, CVE-2018-25222, affects SC v7.16 and similarly allows code execution through oversized input, in this case beyond 1052 bytes, resulting in instruction pointer overwrite and shellcode execution in the application context. The vulnerability is also classified as CWE-787, with CVSS scoring indicating low attack complexity and severe impact, and both CVEs include references to Exploit-DB and VulnCheck advisories, signaling the availability of public technical details for defenders to review.
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CVE entries published for Flat Assembler and SC buffer overflows
New CVE records were published documenting CVE-2017-20228 in Flat Assembler 1.71.21 and CVE-2018-25222 in SC v7.16, with CWE-787 classification and high impact ratings. The entries included references to Exploit-DB and VulnCheck advisories, and the Flat Assembler entry also referenced the vendor site.
VulnCheck receives disclosure for CVE-2017-20228 and CVE-2018-25222
VulnCheck received disclosures for two stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities on 2026-03-28: CVE-2017-20228 affecting Flat Assembler 1.71.21 and CVE-2018-25222 affecting SC v7.16. Both flaws were described as enabling arbitrary code execution via oversized input that overwrites the instruction pointer.
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