CVE-2025-48172
MEDIUMCVSS 5.6/10EPSS 0.15%
Last modified
CVE-2025-48172 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.6/10 on the CVSS scale. CHMLib through 2bef8d0, as used in SumatraPDF and other products, has a chm_lib.c _chm_decompress_block integer overflow. There is a resultant heap-based buffer overflow in _chm_fetch_bytes.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
CHMLib through 2bef8d0, as used in SumatraPDF and other products, has a chm_lib.c _chm_decompress_block integer overflow. There is a resultant heap-based buffer overflow in _chm_fetch_bytes.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-48172?
CHMLib through 2bef8d0, as used in SumatraPDF and other products, has a chm_lib.c _chm_decompress_block integer overflow. There is a resultant heap-based buffer overflow in _chm_fetch_bytes.
How severe is CVE-2025-48172?
CVE-2025-48172 has a CVSS score of 5.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-48172?
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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