Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Wvware | Libwmf | 0.2.8.4 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/160668.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00051.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00053.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/2015/06/03/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/16/4
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.h
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75230
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032771
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2670-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1227243Exploit
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201602-03
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/160668.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-4588?
CVE-2015-4588 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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...
How severe is CVE-2015-4588?
CVE-2015-4588 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-4588?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Wvware Libwmf, Fedoraproject Fedora.