# CVE-2015-0848: Heap-based buffer overflow in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-07-01 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP image.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3302
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/01/2
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/165547.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168507.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00051.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201602-03
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/160668.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2670-1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00053.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74923
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032771
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-07/msg00018.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1917.html

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