CVE-2005-1849: Medium severity zlib zlib vulnerability
Published Jul 26, 2005
·Updated
inftrees.h in zlib 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an invalid file that causes a large dynamic tree to be produced.
Affected Software
1 affected component
zlib zlib=1.2.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 26, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1849?
CVE-2005-1849 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service, potentially crashing applications.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1849?
To fix CVE-2005-1849, you should upgrade to a later version of zlib that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-1849?
CVE-2005-1849 affects users of zlib version 1.2.2 who process invalid files.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2005-1849 facilitate?
CVE-2005-1849 facilitates denial of service attacks through application crashes caused by invalid files.
5
Is CVE-2005-1849 a remote exploit?
Yes, CVE-2005-1849 can be exploited remotely by sending an invalid file to the affected application.