CVE-2016-6161
medium
CVSS v3
6.5
CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
6.5
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.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
75%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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OS impact
SUSE Affected 2 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| 42.1 | Affected | — |
| — | Affected | — |
Debian Mixed 6 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 2.2.1-1 |
| sid | Fixed | 2.2.1-1 |
| forky | Fixed | 2.2.1-1 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 2.2.1-1 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 2.2.1-1 |
| 8.0 | Affected | — |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| libgd | libgd | {"endIncluding":"2.2.2"} | |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00086.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/7
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/209
- https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-6161.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-6161
CWEs
CWE-125
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.