Buffer Overflow in CHM Library Affects KchmViewer
CVE-2005-3318

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Key Information:

Vendor

Jed Wing

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2005

What is CVE-2005-3318?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the _chm_decompress_block function of the CHM library (chmlib) prior to version 0.37, which is utilized by applications such as KchmViewer. This weakness allows an attacker to exploit the overflow and potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system. By crafting malicious CHM files, attackers can manipulate the way KchmViewer processes these files, leading to severe security implications. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version of chmlib to mitigate this risk.

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