# CVE-2015-2776: The parse\_SST function in FreeXL before 1.0.0i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted share

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-03-31 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The parse_SST function in FreeXL before 1.0.0i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted shared strings table in a workbook.

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## References

- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-15
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3208
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/27/5
- https://www.gaia-gis.it/fossil/freexl/fdiff?v1=2e167b337481dda3&v2=61618ce51a9b0c15&sbs=1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/27/13
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/25/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73330

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