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CVE-2016-7392

CWE-787Published: February 15, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the pstoedit_suffix_table_init function in output-pstoedit.c in AutoTrace 0.31.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted bmp image file.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-7392 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorLocal

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

autotrace_project1 product(s)

autotrace

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/10/3

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/12/7

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92907

ADVISORYhttps://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/10/autotrace-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-pstoedit_suffix_table_init-output-pstoedit-c/

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/10/3

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/12/7

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92907

ADVISORYhttps://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/10/autotrace-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-pstoedit_suffix_table_init-output-pstoedit-c/

All References (12)

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/10/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/12/7Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92907Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/10/autotrace-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-pstoedit_suffix_table_init-output-pstoedit-c/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1375255Issue Tracking

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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-09

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/10/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/12/7Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92907Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2016/09/10/autotrace-heap-based-buffer-overflow-in-pstoedit_suffix_table_init-output-pstoedit-c/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1375255Issue Tracking

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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-09

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-7392

CVSS Score5.5 / 10

SeverityMEDIUM

WeaknessCWE-787

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedFeb 15, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-787)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
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→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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