CVE-2016-6906

gd: Out-of-bounds read in read_image_tga function

Published Mar 15, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3777-1 libgd2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-7791 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3213-1 GD library vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:43 AM
Reserved
Aug 22, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 15, 2017, 2:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:51 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 16, 2016, 12:00 AM