CVE-2017-11423: The cabd_read_string function in mspack/cabd.c in libmspack 0.5alpha, as used in ClamAV 0.99.2 and other produ

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MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-11423 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting libmspack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The cabd_read_string function in mspack/cabd.c in libmspack 0.5alpha, as used in ClamAV 0.99.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted CAB file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2017-07-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: libmspack project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-07-18 20:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libmspack project libmspack DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5 alpha

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libmspack || rpm -q libmspack || libmspack --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libmspack sudo apt install libmspack=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo apt-mark hold libmspack

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list libmspack sudo dnf downgrade libmspack-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add libmspack

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-11423?

libmspack: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-11423 being exploited?

CVE-2017-11423 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-11423 affect?

CVE-2017-11423 affects libmspack. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). The cabd_read_string function in mspack/cabd.c in libmspack 0.5alpha, as used in ClamAV 0.99.2 and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted CAB f

How urgent is CVE-2017-11423?

Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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CVE-2018-18584 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE DOWNGRADE In mspack/cab.h in libmspack before 0.8alpha and cabextract before 1.8, the CAB block input buffer is one byte
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References

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