CVE-2022-32323: AutoTrace v0.40.0 was discovered to contain a heap overflow via the ReadImage function at input-bmp.c:660.

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HIGH 7.3DOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-32323 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting autotrace, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

AutoTrace v0.40.0 was discovered to contain a heap overflow via the ReadImage function at input-bmp.c:660.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2022-07-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: autotrace project · fedoraproject

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-14 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:47 UTCUpdated Record last modified

autotrace project autotrace DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.40.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.40.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy autotrace || rpm -q autotrace || autotrace --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.40.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison autotrace sudo apt install autotrace=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.40.0> sudo apt-mark hold autotrace

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list autotrace sudo dnf downgrade autotrace-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.40.0> sudo dnf versionlock add autotrace

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 36 · 37

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 36

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-32323?

autotrace: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-32323 being exploited?

CVE-2022-32323 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-32323 affect?

CVE-2022-32323 affects autotrace, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). AutoTrace v0.40.0 was discovered to contain a heap overflow via the ReadImage function at input-bmp.c:660.

How urgent is CVE-2022-32323?

Priority 41/100. High severity

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