CVE-2016-8696

Name: CVE-2016-8696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-31T22:59:00.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8696 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The bm_readbody_bmp function in bitmap_io.c in potrace before 1.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted BMP image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-8694 and CVE-2016-8695.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The bm_readbody_bmp function in bitmap_io.c in potrace before 1.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted BMP image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-8694 and CVE-2016-8695.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.91%

77.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Potrace Project	Potrace	<= 1.12

References

http://potrace.sourceforge.net/ChangeLogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/18/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93778Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/08/08/potrace-multiple-three-null-pointer-dereference-in-bm_readbody_bmp-bitmap_io-c/Third Party Advisory
http://potrace.sourceforge.net/ChangeLogRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/18/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/16/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93778Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/08/08/potrace-multiple-three-null-pointer-dereference-in-bm_readbody_bmp-bitmap_io-c/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 31, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8696?

How severe is CVE-2016-8696?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8696 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8696?

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Source: NVD / NIST