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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | potrace | 1.13-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | potrace | 1.13-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | potrace | 1.13-1 | — |
| Debian 7 | potrace | 1.10-1+deb7u1 | DLA-675-1 |
Advisories 1
- DLA-675-1 potrace - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026