Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the bm_readbody_bmp function in bitmap_io.c in potrace before 1.13 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted BMP image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-8699, CVE-2016-8700, CVE-2016-8701, CVE-2016-8702, and CVE-2016-8703.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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-multiplesix-heap-based-buffer-ovThird 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-multiplesix-heap-based-buffer-ovThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-8698?
CVE-2016-8698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the bm_readbody_bmp function in bitmap_io.c in potrace before 1.13 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted BMP image, a different vulnerability t...
How severe is CVE-2016-8698?
CVE-2016-8698 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-2016-8698?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Potrace Project Potrace.