CVE-2016-9011 The wmf_malloc function in api.c in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted wmf file, which triggers a memory allocation failure.
MediumCVSS 5.5
EPSS 2.7%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The wmf_malloc function in api.c in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted wmf file, which triggers a memory allocation failure.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libwmf(Debian:12) | < 0.2.8.4-10.6 | 0.2.8.4-10.6 |
| debian/libwmf(Debian:13) | < 0.2.8.4-10.6 | 0.2.8.4-10.6 |
| debian/libwmf(Debian:14) | < 0.2.8.4-10.6 | 0.2.8.4-10.6 |
| wvware libwmf | = 0.2.8.4 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2016-9011 vendor-advisory
- [oss-security] 20161025 Re: libwmf: memory allocation failure in wmf_malloc (api.c) mailing-list third-party-advisory
- 93860 third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- blogs.gentoo.org third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- bugzilla.redhat.com issue-tracking
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking