CVE-2015-4472: Medium severity libmspack vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2015
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Updated

Off-by-one error in the READENCINT macro in chmd.c in libmspack before 0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact 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-2015-4472?

CVE-2015-4472 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4472?

To fix CVE-2015-4472, you should upgrade libmspack to version 0.5 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2015-4472?

The impact of CVE-2015-4472 includes possible denial of service through application crashes when processing crafted CHM files.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2015-4472?

CVE-2015-4472 affects all users of libmspack versions prior to 0.5 that process CHM files.

5

Which versions of libmspack are vulnerable to CVE-2015-4472?

All versions of libmspack up to and including 0.4-3 are vulnerable to CVE-2015-4472.

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