CVE-2016-8698: Heap-based buffer overflow in the bm_readbody_bmp function in bitmap_io.c in potrace before 1.13 allows rem...

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CVE-2016-8698 is a memory corruption flaw in potrace before 1.13 when reading crafted BMP images. If potrace processes untrusted BMP files, a remote attacker could trigger a heap-based buffer overflow with unspecified impact. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a CVSS score. Exposure is most likely where potrace before 1.13 is installed and processes user-supplied or externally sourced BMP files, including image conversion workflows. The bundle does not identify affected downstream products or package versions beyond potrace before 1.13. Prioritize remediation where potrace handles external image uploads or automated conversion jobs. For internal-only use with trusted images, urgency is lower but still appropriate because the impact is unspecified and the issue is fixed in later releases. Mitigation focus: Upgrade potrace to version 1.13 or later where available.; Check operating system package advisories for backported fixes.; Avoid processing untrusted BMP files with vulnerable potrace builds..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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