Medium severity · published Aug 12, 2016
CVE-2016-6161
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
6.5
CVSS
2.9%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)2.9% · higher than 87% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
DL
Debian Linux · Debian
8.0 · source: NVD
LE
Leap · Opensuse
42.1 · source: NVD
LI
Libgd · Libgd
through 2.2.2 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6161
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-6161
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00086.html
Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.html
Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619
Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/6
Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/7
www.ubuntu.com
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1
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