CVE-2016-6906

MEDIUM

Libgd < 2.2.3 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Description

The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TGA file, related to the decompression buffer.

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Release Notes, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/blob/gd-2.2.4/CHANGELOG.md
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3777
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96503

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0045
EPSS Percentile 63.7%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-125
Status published
Products (1)
libgd/libgd < 2.2.3
Published Mar 15, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026