CVE-2015-4588

libwmf: heap overflow within the RLE decoding of embedded BMP images

Published Jul 1, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 6.8 Medium EPSS 9.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the DecodeImage function in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted "run-length count" in an image in a WMF file.

Analysis

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-253-1 libwmf security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3302-1 libwmf security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-4608 Heap-based buffer overflow in the DecodeImage function in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted "run-length count" in an image in a WMF file.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2670-1 libwmf vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.07339}

epss

{'score': 0.07211}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-119

    Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 6:18 AM
Reserved
Jun 15, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 1, 2015, 2:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:27 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jun 1, 2015, 12:00 AM