Oval Definition:
oval:com.ubuntu.trusty:def:20168697000
Revision Date
:
2017-01-31
Version
:
1
Title
:
CVE-2016-8697 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (trusty) - low.
Description
:
The bm_new function in bitmap.h in potrace before 1.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and crash) via a crafted BMP image.
Family
:
unix
Class
:
vulnerability
Status
:
Reference(s)
:
CVE-2016-8697
Platform(s)
:
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
Product(s)
:
Definition Synopsis
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (trusty) is installed.
AND
Package Information
NOT
While related to the CVE in some way, the 'inkscape' package in trusty is not affected (note: 'no attack vector').
OR
The 'potrace' package in trusty is affected and needs fixing.
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