CVE-2009-1364: Use-after-free vulnerability in the embedded GD library in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows context-dependent attackers t

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2009-1364 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting libwmf, opensuse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Use-after-free vulnerability in the embedded GD library in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted WMF file.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2009-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: francis james franklin · opensuse

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-01 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

francis james franklin libwmf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.2.8.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.2.8.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libwmf || rpm -q libwmf || libwmf --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.2.8.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison libwmf sudo apt install libwmf=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.8.4> sudo apt-mark hold libwmf

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list libwmf sudo dnf downgrade libwmf-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.2.8.4> sudo dnf versionlock add libwmf

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

opensuse opensuse MITIGATE

Affected: 13.1 · 13.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2009-1364?

libwmf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; opensuse: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-1364 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1364 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2009-1364 affect?

CVE-2009-1364 affects libwmf, opensuse. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Use-after-free vulnerability in the embedded GD library in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted WMF file.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1364?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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