CVE-2016-9011: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Oct 25 2016(Updated: )
A memory allocation failure in function wmf_malloc in api.c was reported in libwmf. Opening a maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash. References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/176">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/176</a> External References: <a href="https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/18/libwmf-memory-allocation-failure-in-wmf_malloc-api-c/">https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/18/libwmf-memory-allocation-failure-in-wmf_malloc-api-c/</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libwmf | =0.2.8.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/176
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/18/libwmf-memory-allocation-failure-in-wmf_malloc-api-c/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1388451
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388450
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/25/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93860
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/18/libwmf-memory-allocation-failure-in-wmf_malloc-api-c
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9011?
CVE-2016-9011 is classified with a moderate severity due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9011?
To fix CVE-2016-9011, update libwmf to version 0.2.8.5 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
What does CVE-2016-9011 affect?
CVE-2016-9011 affects libwmf, specifically version 0.2.8.4, and allows the application to crash when processing malicious files.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2016-9011?
Exploiting CVE-2016-9011 can lead to a denial of service (DoS) as the application crashes upon handling a crafted file.
Is CVE-2016-9011 easy to exploit?
CVE-2016-9011 can be considered easy to exploit as it requires a specially crafted file to trigger the memory allocation failure.
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