CVE-2017-7263

Description

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Third-Party Advisory gentoo.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
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/ vdb entry third party advisory patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97112 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7263?
CVE-2017-7263 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-7263?
To fix CVE-2017-7263, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-7263 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-7263 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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