CVE-2016-6161

MEDIUM

GD Graphics Library - DoS

Title source: llm

Description

The output function in gd_gif_out.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted image.

References (7)

[Mailing List] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00086.html

[Third Party Advisory] http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.html

[Third Party Advisory] http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619

[Mailing List, Third Party Advisory] http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/6

[Mailing List, Third Party Advisory] http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/7

[Vendor Advisory] http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1

[Third Party Advisory] https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/209

Scores

CVSS v3 6.5

EPSS 0.0090

EPSS Percentile 75.5%

Attack Vector NETWORK

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

Classification

CWE

CWE-125

Status draft

Affected Products (3)

libgd/libgd < 2.2.2

debian/debian_linux

opensuse/leap

Timeline

Published Aug 12, 2016

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026