CVE-2015-4695: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon May 04 2015(Updated: )
meta.h in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted WMF file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/libwmf | 0.2.8.4-17 0.2.12-5.1 0.2.13-1.1 | |
| libwmf | =0.2.8.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162569.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-07/msg00018.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1917.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3302
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/17/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/21/3
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75329
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032771
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2670-1
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=784205
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201602-03
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-4695
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-4696
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-0848
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-4588
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4695?
CVE-2015-4695 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service through out-of-bounds read.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4695?
To fix CVE-2015-4695, upgrade to a version of libwmf that is higher than 0.2.8.4, such as 0.2.12 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2015-4695?
CVE-2015-4695 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a denial of service condition through specially crafted WMF files.
Which versions of libwmf are affected by CVE-2015-4695?
Versions 0.2.8.4 and below of libwmf are affected by CVE-2015-4695.
Is CVE-2015-4695 easily weaponizable?
Yes, CVE-2015-4695 can be weaponized easily by creating malicious WMF files to exploit the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
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