Vulnerability Description
The bm_new function in bitmap.h in potrace 1.13 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted image, which triggers a memory allocation failure.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Potrace Project | Potrace | <= 1.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/10Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93777Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/08/29/potrace-memory-allocation-failure/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/10Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93777Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/08/29/potrace-memory-allocation-failure/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8686?
CVE-2016-8686 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The bm_new function in bitmap.h in potrace 1.13 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted image, which triggers a memory allocation failure.
How severe is CVE-2016-8686?
CVE-2016-8686 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8686?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Potrace Project Potrace.