CVE-2005-1849
UnknownEPSS 4.00%
Last modified
CVE-2005-1849 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 4.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zlib | Zlib | 1.2.2 |
References
- 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://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-763Patch, Vendor Advisory
- 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://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-763Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-1849?
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?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1849 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1849?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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