Vulnerability Details CVE-2017-7263
The bm_readbody_bmp function in bitmap_io.c in Potrace 1.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted BMP image. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-8698.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.003
EPSS Ranking 55.6%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v3 Score 7.8
CVSS v2 Score 6.8
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97112
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/03/potrace-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-bm_readbody_bmp-bitmap_io-c-incomplete-fix-for-cve-2016-8698/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97112
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/03/03/potrace-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-bm_readbody_bmp-bitmap_io-c-incomplete-fix-for-cve-2016-8698/
Products affected by CVE-2017-7263
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cpe:2.3:a:potrace_project:potrace:1.14