The chmd_read_headers function in chmd.c in libmspack before 0.5 does not validate name lengths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted CHM file.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 4.3
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade libmspack | Jul 30, 2024 | Jun 11, 2015 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade libmspack0Upgrade libmspack-devel | Dec 18, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade libmspack0 (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade libmspack-dev (Ubuntu Pro)Upgrade libmspack-doc (Ubuntu Pro) | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 11, 2015 |
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