CVE-2005-2930

Name: CVE-2005-2930
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-28T21:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2930 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the _chm_find_in_PMGL function in chm_lib.c for chmlib before 0.36, as used in products such as KchmViewer, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CHM file containing a long element, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3318.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the _chm_find_in_PMGL function in chm_lib.c for chmlib before 0.36, as used in products such as KchmViewer, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a CHM file containing a long element, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-3318.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.53%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Jed Wing	Chm Lib	0.1
Jed Wing	Chm Lib	0.2
Jed Wing	Chm Lib	0.3
Jed Wing	Chm Lib	0.31
Jed Wing	Chm Lib	0.32
Jed Wing	Chm Lib	0.33
Jed Wing	Chm Lib	0.35

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/17775Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/125
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015120Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=332&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15234Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2249Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17775Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/125
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015120Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=332&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15234Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2249Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2930?

How severe is CVE-2005-2930?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2930 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2930?

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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Source: NVD / NIST