CVE-2016-9011
CVE-2016-9011 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wvware Libwmf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Wvware Libwmf
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9011?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9011?
- CVE-2016-9011 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-9011 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-9011?
- CVE-2016-9011 affects Wvware Libwmf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-9011?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-9011 published?
- CVE-2016-9011 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/25/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93860
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/10/18/libwmf-memory-allocation-failure-in-wmf_malloc-api-c
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1388450
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wvware:libwmf:0.2.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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