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CVE-2013-1953

6.8 · MEDIUM

Integer underflow in the input_bmp_reader function in input-bmp.c in AutoTrace 0.31.1 allows context-dependent attackers to have an unspecified impact via a small value in the biSize field in the h…

Published Dec 9, 2013autotrace_projectCWE-189EPSS 1.72%

Overview

CVE-2013-1953 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting autotrace_project autotrace. It was published on December 9, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer underflow in the input_bmp_reader function in input-bmp.c in AutoTrace 0.31.1 allows context-dependent attackers to have an unspecified impact via a small value in the biSize field in the header of a BMP file, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from autotrace_project. Update autotrace to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:190Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/16/3Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=951257Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:190Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/16/3Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=951257

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1953?

CVE-2013-1953 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting autotrace_project autotrace. It was published on December 9, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-1953?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-1953?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from autotrace_project. Update autotrace to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-1953?

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