High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 31, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-8686
CVE-2016-8686
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.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:potrace_project:potrace:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:potrace_project:potrace:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=1.12
- (no CPE)range: <1.13
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
3- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/10nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/93777nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/08/29/potrace-memory-allocation-failure/nvdThird Party Advisory
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