CVE-2005-1849: Medium severity zlib zlib vulnerability

Published Jul 26, 2005
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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

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.

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