SB2015090213 - Fedora 23 update for libwmf

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SB2015090213 - Fedora 23 update for libwmf

Published: September 2, 2015 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2015090213
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free error (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-4696)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to use-after-free error. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted WMF file to the (1) wmf2gd or (2) wmf2eps command, trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash.


2) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0848)

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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References