CVE-2016-8686
Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
CWE-119
Buffer Errors
Publication date:
31/01/2017
Last modified:
20/04/2025
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.
Impact
Base Score 3.x
7.80
Severity 3.x
HIGH
Base Score 2.0
6.80
Severity 2.0
MEDIUM
Vulnerable products and versions
| CPE | From | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:potrace_project:potrace:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.12 (including) |
To consult the complete list of CPE names with products and versions, see this page
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93777
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/08/29/potrace-memory-allocation-failure/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/10
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93777
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/08/29/potrace-memory-allocation-failure/



