Vulnerability Description
inftrees.h in zlib 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an invalid file that causes a large dynamic tree to be produced.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zlib | Zlib | 1.2.2 |
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2006.6/SCOSA-2006.6.txt
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16137Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17326Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17516Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18377Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19334Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19550Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19597Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24788Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31492Vendor Advisory
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/z/zlib/zlib_1.2.2-4.sarge.2.diff.gz
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014540
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-763PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1849?
CVE-2005-1849 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). inftrees.h in zlib 1.2.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an invalid file that causes a large dynamic tree to be produced.
How severe is CVE-2005-1849?
CVE-2005-1849 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1849?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Zlib Zlib.