Vulnerability Description
The bm_readbody_bmp function in bitmap_io.c in potrace before 1.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted BMP image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-8695 and CVE-2016-8696.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Potrace Project | Potrace | <= 1.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://potrace.sourceforge.net/ChangeLogRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/18/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93778Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/08/08/potrace-multiple-three-null-pointer-dereThird Party Advisory
- http://potrace.sourceforge.net/ChangeLogRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/18/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93778Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/08/08/potrace-multiple-three-null-pointer-dereThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8694?
CVE-2016-8694 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The bm_readbody_bmp function in bitmap_io.c in potrace before 1.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted BMP image, a different vulner...
How severe is CVE-2016-8694?
CVE-2016-8694 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-8694?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Potrace Project Potrace.