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.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-7263
- cpe:2.3:a:potrace_project:potrace:1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-7263
0.22%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 60 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-7263
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST | |
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7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-7263
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The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-7263
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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/
potrace: heap-based buffer overflow in bm_readbody_bmp (bitmap_io.c) (incomplete fix for CVE-2016-8698) | agostino's blogPatch;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97112
Potrace CVE-2017-7263 Incomplete Fix Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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