Oval Definition:
oval:com.ubuntu.precise:def:20168685000
Revision Date
:
2017-01-31
Version
:
1
Title
:
CVE-2016-8685 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) - medium.
Description
:
The findnext function in decompose.c in potrace 1.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and crash) via a crafted BMP image.
Family
:
unix
Class
:
vulnerability
Status
:
Reference(s)
:
CVE-2016-8685
Platform(s)
:
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
Product(s)
:
Definition Synopsis
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) is installed.
AND
Package Information
NOT
While related to the CVE in some way, the 'inkscape' package in precise is not affected (note: 'code doesn't contain the flaw').
OR
The 'potrace' package in precise was vulnerable but has been fixed (note: '1.10-1+deb7u2build0.12.04.1').
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