CVE-2005-1849
First published: Tue 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.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| zlib | =1.2.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-763
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/z/zlib/zlib_1.2.2-4.sarge.2.diff.gz
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=162680
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-18.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-797
- http://www.ubuntulinux.org/usn/usn-151-3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14340
- http://www.osvdb.org/18141
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014540
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16137
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18377
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-584.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17326
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17516
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1026
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19550
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200603-18.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19334
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_43_zlib.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19597
- http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/esx-3616065-patch.html
- http://www.vmware.com/support/vi3/doc/esx-9916286-patch.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24788
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:196
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:070
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0629.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31492
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1267
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21456
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11402
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464745/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-1849?
CVE-2005-1849 affects users of zlib version 1.2.2 who process invalid files.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-1849 facilitate?
CVE-2005-1849 facilitates denial of service attacks through application crashes caused by invalid files.
Is CVE-2005-1849 a remote exploit?
Yes, CVE-2005-1849 can be exploited remotely by sending an invalid file to the affected application.
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