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CVE-2015-4469: The chmd_read_headers function in chmd.c in libmspack before 0.5 does not validate name lengths, which allo...

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.

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CVE-2015-4469 is a denial-of-service flaw in libmspack before 0.5. A crafted CHM help file can make software using the library read past expected bounds and crash. The main business risk is service disruption where untrusted CHM files are processed. Exposure is most likely in applications, file-processing pipelines, or security tools that parse CHM files through libmspack before 0.5. The source bundle does not identify specific downstream products or deployments. Treat as a focused availability risk. Prioritize patching systems that automatically ingest files from users, email, web uploads, archives, or malware-analysis workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory libmspack usage and identify versions before 0.5.; Upgrade libmspack to 0.5 or a vendor-patched build.; Apply the Debian name-field boundary patch where vendor packages require it..

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