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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | libwmf | 0.2.8.4-10.4 | — |
| Debian 13 | libwmf | 0.2.8.4-10.4 | — |
| Debian 12 | libwmf | 0.2.8.4-10.4 | — |
| Debian 8 | libwmf | 0.2.8.4-10.3+deb8u1 | DSA-3302-1 |
| Debian 7 | libwmf | 0.2.8.4-10.3+deb7u1 | DSA-3302-1 |
Show 1 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 6.0 | libwmf | 0.2.8.4-6.2+deb6u1 | DLA-253-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | libwmf | 0.2.8.4-10.3ubuntu1.14.04.1 | USN-2670-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 7 | libwmf | 0.2.8.4-41.el7_1 | RHSA-2015:1917 |
| RHEL 7 | libwmf-lite +1 | 0.2.8.4-41.ael7b_1 | RHSA-2015:1917 |
| RHEL 6 | libwmf +2 | 0.2.8.4-25.el6_7 | RHSA-2015:1917 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 12 | libwmf | 0.2.8.4-242.3 | SUSE-SU-2015:1484-1 |
| SLES 11 SP4 | libwmf | 0.2.8.4-206.29.29.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:1378-1 |
| SLES 11 SP3 | libwmf | 0.2.8.4-206.29.29.1 | SUSE-SU-2015:1378-1 |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 7 | libwmf +2 | 0.2.8.4-41.el7_1 | ELSA-2015-1917 |
Advisories 7
- RHSA-2015:1917 Red Hat Security Advisory: libwmf security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 27, 2026
- USN-2670-1 libwmf vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DSA-3302-1 libwmf - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-253-1 libwmf - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:1484-1 Security update for libwmf SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2015:1378-1 Security update for libwmf SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- ELSA-2015-1917 Important: libwmf security update (Oracle Linux 7) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Oct 20, 2015
References
- DSA-3302 vendor-advisory
- [oss-security] 20150603 Re: CVE-2015-0848 - Heap overflow on libwmf0.2-7 mailing-list
- openSUSE-SU-2015:1132 vendor-advisory
- GLSA-201602-03 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2015-9674 vendor-advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- USN-2670-1 vendor-advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1227243
- openSUSE-SU-2015:1134 vendor-advisory
- [oss-security] 20150615 Re: CVE-2015-0848 - Heap overflow on libwmf0.2-7 mailing-list
- 75230 vdb-entry
- 1032771 vdb-entry
- openSUSE-SU-2015:1212 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2015:1917 vendor-advisory