CVE-2015-4588: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2015-4588: Heap-based buffer overflow in the DecodeImage function in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 06:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2015-4588 is a memory corruption flaw in libwmf 0.2.8.4. A malicious WMF image can crash software that processes it and may allow code execution. Business impact is highest where email gateways, web uploads, document converters, or image-processing services handle untrusted WMF files. Exposure is likely on systems or applications using libwmf 0.2.8.4 to parse WMF files. Linux distribution packages are referenced by Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, openSUSE, Gentoo, Red Hat, and Oracle advisories, but the bundle does not provide a complete affected-version matrix. Prioritize this for systems that automatically process untrusted files. For desktops or isolated systems with no WMF handling, urgency is lower, but patching remains appropriate because memory corruption can cross trust boundaries through documents and images. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant vendor or distribution libwmf security update.; Check vendor advisories for exact fixed package versions.; Restrict or block WMF processing from untrusted sources where practical..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 1, 2015, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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GLSA-201602-03CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1227243CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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