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CVE-2016-8696

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5 EPSS 1.91%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2017-01-31 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2016-8696
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.5
EPSS
1.91%

Original NVD 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.