CVE-2016-8702 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the bm_readbody_bmp function of potrace versions prior to 1.13, affecting the potrace_project potrace software. This flaw can be triggered by remote attackers through a crafted BMP image, leading to unspecified but potentially significant impact. With a CVSS v3 score of 7.8 (High), it presents a serious risk due to high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, requiring user interaction but with low attack complexity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:potrace_project:potrace:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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