VDB-98535 · CVE-2017-7263 · BID 97112

potrace 1.14 BMP Image bitmap_io.c bm_readbody_bmp out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in potrace 1.14 and classified as critical. This affects the function bm_readbody_bmp of the file bitmap_io.c of the component BMP Image Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-7263. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in potrace 1.14. This affects the function bm_readbody_bmp of the file bitmap_io.c of the component BMP Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The bm_readbody_bmp function in bitmap_io.c in Potrace 1.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted BMP image. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2016-8698.

The bug was discovered 03/26/2017. The weakness was published 03/26/2017 by Agostino Sarubbo with Gentoo (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-7263 since 03/26/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 276815 (Fedora Security Update for potrace (FEDORA-2017-d7739ff31b)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97112†). Similar entries are available at VDB-96333, VDB-96335, VDB-96336 and VDB-96337. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for potrace FEDORA-2017-d7739ff31b
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Agostino Sarubbo
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-7263 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7263
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-98535
SecurityFocus: 97112 - Potrace CVE-2017-7263 Incomplete Fix Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-7263 - Potrace - Buffer-Over-Read Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2017 20:06
Updated: 09/14/2020 10:22
Changes: 03/26/2017 20:06 (66), 09/14/2020 10:22 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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