CVE-2016-9011

libwmf: Memory allocation failure in wmf_malloc

Published Mar 23, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 2.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
The wmf_malloc function in api.c in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted wmf file, which triggers a memory allocation failure.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-694-1 libwmf security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-9836 The wmf_malloc function in api.c in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted wmf file, which triggers a memory allocation failure.
History
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{'score': 0.0011}

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{'score': 0.0047}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:35 AM
Reserved
Oct 25, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 23, 2017, 6:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:55 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 18, 2016, 12:00 AM