CVE-2016-6911

MEDIUM

Libgd < 2.2.3 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Title source: rule
STIX 2.1

Description

The dynamicGetbuf function 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 TIFF image.

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95840
Issue Tracking, Patch, 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/2016/dsa-3693
Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/pull/353
Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/4859d69e07504d4b0a4bdf9bcb4d9e3769ca35ae

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0064
EPSS Percentile 70.8%
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 Jan 26, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026