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CVE-2017-7263
HIGH · CVSS 7.8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-03-26T05:59:00.227 · Last modified 2026-06-17T01:23:58.057

Summary

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.

Affected products

potrace_project — potrace

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References

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