CVE-2017-9186

libautotrace.a in AutoTrace 0.31.1 has a "cannot be represented in type int" issue in input-bmp.c:326:17

published May 23, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A puzzling integer issue in AutoTrace could leave data misrepresented! One line of code is causing headaches for users of version 0.31.1. ๐Ÿค” Think of it like a restaurant that can't serve a dish because the recipe calls for a measurement it doesn't understand โ€” no matter how much you want that dish, it simply can't be made! If left unaddressed, this vulnerability could lead to unexpected behavior when processing BMP images, potentially causing inaccuracies in graphics or software crashes. While not immediately exploitable, the chaos could throw a wrench in your workflow. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that can't serve a dish because the recipe calls for a measurement it doesn't understand โ€” no matter how much you want that dish, it simply can't be made! This vulnerability arises from a failure to properly handle an integer value in the BMP input processing code, leading to situations where data cannot be accurately represented in the system's expected format.

What to do

If left unaddressed, this vulnerability could lead to unexpected behavior when processing BMP images, potentially causing inaccuracies in graphics or software crashes. While not immediately exploitable, the chaos could throw a wrench in your workflow. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ To mitigate this issue, update your AutoTrace to the latest version. If you're using version 0.31.1, make sure to watch for patches and consider reviewing your image processing workflows to avoid data mishaps. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated for a smoother experience. ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02173 ยท 82.1th percentile
Published
2017-05-23T03:56Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAY 03:56Z
    libautotrace.a in AutoTrace 0.31.1 has a "cannot be represented in type int" issue in input-bmp.c:326:17
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