CVE-2015-4469 The chmd_read_headers function in chmd.c in libmspack before 0.5 does not validate name lengths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via...
MediumCVSS 4.3
EPSS 1.7%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The chmd_read_headers function in chmd.c in libmspack before 0.5 does not validate name lengths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted CHM file.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libmspack(Debian:12) | < 0.4-3 | 0.4-3 |
| debian/libmspack(Debian:13) | < 0.4-3 | 0.4-3 |
| debian/libmspack(Debian:14) | < 0.4-3 | 0.4-3 |
| libmspack project libmspack | <= 0.4-3 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2015-4469 vendor-advisory
- anonscm.debian.org
- [oss-security] 20150203 Possible CVE Requests: libmspack: several issues mailing-list
- 72486 vdb-entry
- bugs.debian.org exploit issue-tracking