SB2022050440 - SUSE update for libwmf

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SB2022050440 - SUSE update for libwmf

Published: May 4, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022050440
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) Uncontrolled memory allocation (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9011)

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

The weakness exists in the wmf_malloc function in api.c due to uncontrolled memory allocation. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted wmf file, trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash.


2) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-6978)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to double free in the gdImage*Ptr() functions in gd_gif_out.c, gd_jpeg.c, and gd_wbmp.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted input, trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References