How severe is CVE-2017-7263?

CVE-2017-7263 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7263 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7263?

CVE-2017-7263 affects Potrace Project Potrace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7263?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-7263 published?

CVE-2017-7263 was published on 2017-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7263

CVE-2017-7263 is a high-severity vulnerability in Potrace Project Potrace with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Potrace Project Potrace
Published: 2017-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7263?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-7263?: CVE-2017-7263 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7263 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7263?: CVE-2017-7263 affects Potrace Project Potrace. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7263?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-7263 published?: CVE-2017-7263 was published on 2017-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:potrace_project:potrace:1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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