CVE-2015-4471: Medium severity libmspack vulnerability
Published Jun 11, 2015
·Updated
Off-by-one error in the lzxddecompress function in lzxd.c in libmspack before 0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer under-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-2015-4471?
CVE-2015-4471 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-4471?
To fix CVE-2015-4471, upgrade to libmspack version 0.5 or later.
3
What types of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2015-4471?
CVE-2015-4471 allows remote attackers to exploit an off-by-one error, leading to application crashes.
4
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-4471?
CVE-2015-4471 affects libmspack versions up to 0.4-3.
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What function is responsible for the vulnerability in CVE-2015-4471?
The vulnerability in CVE-2015-4471 is found in the lzxd_decompress function in lzxd.c.