CVE-2015-4467

Description

From CVE.org

The chmd_init_decomp function in chmd.c in libmspack before 0.5 does not properly validate the reset interval, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted CHM file.

Statement

Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.

Understanding the Weakness (CWE)

Availability

Technical Impact: DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart

A Divide by Zero results in a crash.

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