CVE-2016-6161

gd: Global out-of-bounds read when encoding gif from malformed gd2 input

Published Aug 12, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 6.5 Medium EPSS 2.9% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-563-1 libgd2 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3619-1 libgd2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-7095 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3030-1 GD library vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00525}

epss

{'score': 0.00402}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
debian
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:22 AM
Reserved
Jul 5, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 12, 2016, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:50 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 8, 2016, 12:00 AM