CVE-2016-6161

6.5 MEDIUM

Published: August 12, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00086.html

Source: security@debian.org

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.html

Source: security@debian.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619

Source: security@debian.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/6

Source: security@debian.org

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/7

Source: security@debian.org

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1

Source: security@debian.org

https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/209

Source: security@debian.org

Third Party Advisory

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00086.html