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9.8

AutoTrace 0.31.1 can be forced to crash by crafted image file

CVE-2017-9160 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The AutoTrace 0.31.1 program has a weakness in the way it reads certain image files. If someone provides a specially crafted image, the program could stop working or be taken over. Upgrade to a newer version or apply the vendor's patch to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
autotrace_project autotrace 0.31.1
cpe:2.3:a:autotrace_project:autotrace:0.31.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
libautotrace.a in AutoTrace 0.31.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow in the pnmscanner_gettoken function in input-pnm.c:458:12.
libautotrace.a in AutoTrace 0.31.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow in the pnmscanner_gettoken function in input-pnm.c:458:12.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published23 May 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-9160 · NVD
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