CVE-2016-7392

Name: CVE-2016-7392
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-15T21:59:00.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7392 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the pstoedit_suffix_table_init function in output-pstoedit.c in AutoTrace 0.31.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted bmp image file.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the pstoedit_suffix_table_init function in output-pstoedit.c in AutoTrace 0.31.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted bmp image file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.90%

77.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Autotrace Project	Autotrace	0.31.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/10/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/12/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92907Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/10/autotrace-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-pstoedit_suffix_table_init-output-pstoedit-c/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1375255Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-09
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/10/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/12/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92907Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/10/autotrace-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-pstoedit_suffix_table_init-output-pstoedit-c/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1375255Issue Tracking
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-09

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7392?

How severe is CVE-2016-7392?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7392 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7392?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST