CVE-2017-12067

Name: CVE-2017-12067
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-01T05:29:00.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12067 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Potrace 1.14 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the interpolate_cubic function in mkbitmap.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Potrace 1.14 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the interpolate_cubic function in mkbitmap.c.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Potrace Project	Potrace	1.14

References

https://github.com/hackerlib/hackerlib-vul/tree/master/potrace/heap-buffer-overflow-mkbitmapThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/hackerlib/hackerlib-vul/tree/master/potrace/heap-buffer-overflow-mkbitmapThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12067?

Potrace 1.14 has a heap-based buffer over-read in the interpolate_cubic function in mkbitmap.c.

How severe is CVE-2017-12067?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12067 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12067?

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