How severe is CVE-2016-8696?

CVE-2016-8696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8696?

CVE-2016-8696 affects Potrace Project Potrace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8696?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-8696 published?

CVE-2016-8696 was published on 2017-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8696

CVE-2016-8696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Potrace Project Potrace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Potrace Project Potrace
Published: 2017-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8696?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-8696?: CVE-2016-8696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8696?: CVE-2016-8696 affects Potrace Project Potrace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8696 published?: CVE-2016-8696 was published on 2017-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:potrace_project:potrace:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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