CWE
189
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-4470

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Libmspack<=0.4-3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-4470?

    To fix CVE-2015-4470, upgrade to libmspack version 0.5 or later.

  • 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.

  • Which versions of libmspack are affected by CVE-2015-4470?

    CVE-2015-4470 affects libmspack versions up to and including 0.4-3.

  • Is CVE-2015-4470 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-4470 can be exploited remotely via a crafted CAB archive.

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