CVE-2017-9197

libautotrace.a in AutoTrace 0.31.1 has a "cannot be represented in type int" issue in input-tga.c:498:55

published May 23, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
79.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Be aware of the sneaky integer issue lurking in AutoTrace 0.31.1! This bug could trip up your image tracing efforts with a simple input that can't be represented correctly. ⚠️ Think of it like a library that can't properly catalog a book due to a missing entry. When you try to check that book out, the system just stumbles over itself, leaving you empty-handed! While this vulnerability isn't currently exploited, it could lead to unexpected behavior during conversions, potentially causing your image processing to crash. If you're relying on AutoTrace for critical projects, that can be a major inconvenience!

Put simply

Think of it like a library that can't properly catalog a book due to a missing entry. When you try to check that book out, the system just stumbles over itself, leaving you empty-handed! The issue arises in the input-tga.c file, where the program encounters values that exceed the integer type limit, leading to errors during processing. Essentially, the application isn't prepared for certain input sizes, and it doesn't handle them gracefully.

What to do

While this vulnerability isn't currently exploited, it could lead to unexpected behavior during conversions, potentially causing your image processing to crash. If you're relying on AutoTrace for critical projects, that can be a major inconvenience! To protect yourself, consider updating to the latest version of AutoTrace, which may address this issue. If you're using this library, make sure to test your inputs thoroughly and implement validation checks for your image data. You've got this! Stay informed and keep your software updated to dodge those sneaky bugs. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01928 · 79.7th 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-tga.c:498:55
    cvelistv5