Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the qtmd_decompress function in libmspack 0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a crafted CAB file, which triggers an infinite loop.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libmspack Project | Libmspack | 0.4 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0052.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62793
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:041
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/01/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/07/2
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=773041Exploit
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0052.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62793
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:041
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/01/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/07/2
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=773041Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9556?
CVE-2014-9556 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the qtmd_decompress function in libmspack 0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a crafted CAB file, which triggers an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2014-9556?
CVE-2014-9556 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-2014-9556?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libmspack Project Libmspack, Opensuse Opensuse.