CVE-2018-14679: Medium severity Cabextract Libmspack vulnerability
An issue was discovered in mspack/chmd.c in libmspack before 0.7alpha. ...
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/libmspackto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.7 - Upgrade
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debian/libmspackto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.10.1-2Fixed in 0.11-1Fixed in 0.11-1.1 - Upgrade
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alpine/libmspackto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.7.1_alpha-r0 - Upgrade
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libmspackto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.7alpha
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14679?
CVE-2018-14679 is a vulnerability in libmspack, which could lead to denial of service and application crash.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-14679?
CVE-2018-14679 has a severity level of high.
How does CVE-2018-14679 affect the affected software?
CVE-2018-14679 affects the libmspack package in versions before 0.7alpha on Debian, Redhat, and Ubuntu.
How can I fix CVE-2018-14679?
To fix CVE-2018-14679, update to the recommended versions of the libmspack package on your operating system.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-14679?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-14679 on the following references: [Reference 1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/07/26/1), [Reference 2](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041410), [Reference 3](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3327).