#VU12349 Heap-based buffer overflow in libwmf - CVE-2015-0848

Vulnerability identifier: #VU12349

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0848

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
libwmf
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: wvware.sourceforge.net

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted BMP image, trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash or execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libwmf: 0.2.8.4

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.