Stack-based Buffer Overflow in CHM File Handling in KchmViewer by Affected Vendor
CVE-2005-2930

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Jed Wing
Status: Chm Lib
Vendor: CVE Published:; 28 October 2005

What is CVE-2005-2930?

The vulnerability in KchmViewer arises from a stack-based buffer overflow in the _chm_find_in_PMGL function in chm_lib.c, affecting versions prior to 0.36. By crafting a malicious CHM file containing a lengthy element, attackers may exploit this weakness, enabling arbitrary code execution upon user interaction with the file. This vulnerability presents significant security risks as it allows user-assisted attacks that could compromise affected systems.

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