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CVE-2015-4696: Use-after-free vulnerability in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash)...

Use-after-free vulnerability in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted WMF file to the (1) wmf2gd or (2) wmf2eps command.

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CVE-2015-4696 is a crash vulnerability in libwmf 0.2.8.4. If a system processes a malicious WMF image with wmf2gd or wmf2eps, the process can fail. The documented impact is denial of service, not confirmed data theft or remote code execution. Exposure is most likely on Linux or Unix systems with libwmf installed where WMF files from users, email, uploads, or batch conversions are processed through wmf2gd or wmf2eps. Treat this as a targeted availability risk for file-processing services. Prioritize internet-facing or user-upload conversion pipelines first, then routine package updates elsewhere. Mitigation focus: Apply libwmf updates from the relevant operating-system vendor advisory.; Avoid processing untrusted WMF files until vendor guidance is applied.; Restrict access to services or jobs invoking wmf2gd or wmf2eps..

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