Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-9011 is a denial-of-service issue in libwmf 0.2.8.4. A specially crafted WMF file can trigger a memory allocation failure and crash the application processing it. The main business risk is interruption of services that accept or convert untrusted WMF content. Exposure is most likely where libwmf 0.2.8.4 is installed or embedded in software that opens, previews, converts, or indexes WMF files from users, email, document workflows, or uploads. The supplied sources do not identify specific downstream applications or platforms. Treat this as a targeted availability risk, not a confirmed breach risk. Prioritize if WMF files enter production workflows or customer-facing upload pipelines. If libwmf is absent or isolated from untrusted files, urgency is lower. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications using libwmf 0.2.8.4.; Check distribution and vendor guidance for corrected libwmf packages.; Limit or block untrusted WMF processing where business permits..
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- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388450CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/18/libwmf-memory-allocation-failure-in-wmf_malloc-api-cCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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