CVE-2015-0848: Heap-based buffer overflow in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or p

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CVE-2015-0848 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting libwmf, fedora, opensuse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP image.

Why this priority

EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	8.5% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2015-07-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: fedoraproject · opensuse · wvware

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-07-01 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wvware 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.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 21

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 21

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.

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.

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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-2015-0848?

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

Is CVE-2015-0848 being exploited?

CVE-2015-0848 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-2015-0848 affect?

CVE-2015-0848 affects libwmf, fedora, opensuse. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Heap-based buffer overflow in libwmf 0.2.8.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP image.

How urgent is CVE-2015-0848?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

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