CVE-2015-4470: Medium severity libmspack vulnerability
Published Jun 11, 2015
·Updated
Off-by-one error in the inflate function in mszipd.c in libmspack before 0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted CAB archive.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4470?
CVE-2015-4470 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-4470?
To fix CVE-2015-4470, upgrade to libmspack version 0.5 or later.
3
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2015-4470?
CVE-2015-4470 is caused by an off-by-one error in the inflate function within libmspack.
4
Which versions of libmspack are affected by CVE-2015-4470?
CVE-2015-4470 affects libmspack versions up to and including 0.4-3.
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Is CVE-2015-4470 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-4470 can be exploited remotely via a crafted CAB archive.