Heap-based Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in Potrace 1.14

CVE-2017-7263 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

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.

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