CVE-2016-9317

gd: Missing check for oversized images in gdImageCreate()

Published Jan 26, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 3.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
The gdImageCreate function in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via an oversized 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-804-1 libgd2 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3777-1 libgd2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-10127 The gdImageCreate function in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via an oversized image.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3213-1 GD library vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00981}

epss

{'score': 0.01088}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:50 AM
Reserved
Nov 14, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 26, 2017, 3:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:55 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Nov 12, 2016, 12:00 AM