CVE-2015-4467: Medium severity libmspack vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2015
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Updated

The chmdinitdecomp function in chmd.c in libmspack before 0.5 does not properly validate the reset interval, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted CHM file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Libmspack Project Libmspack<=0.4-3

Event History

Jun 11, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4467?

CVE-2015-4467 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4467?

To fix CVE-2015-4467, upgrade libmspack to version 0.5 or later.

3

What types of attacks does CVE-2015-4467 allow?

CVE-2015-4467 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by using a specially crafted CHM file.

4

Which versions of libmspack are affected by CVE-2015-4467?

Versions of libmspack prior to 0.5 are affected by CVE-2015-4467.

5

What is the cause of the vulnerability in CVE-2015-4467?

The vulnerability in CVE-2015-4467 is caused by improper validation of the reset interval in the chmd_init_decomp function.

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