CVE-2016-6161

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.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.59%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00086.html vendor advisory
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/209 third party advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.html third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/6 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/7 third party advisory mailing list
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6161?
CVE-2016-6161 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6161?
To fix CVE-2016-6161, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-6161 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6161 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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