CVE-2016-6905

Description

The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TGA image.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.09% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory opensuse.org Vendor Advisory opensuse.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.html third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91743 vdb entry third party advisory
http://libgd.github.io/release-2.2.3.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00121.html third party advisory vendor advisory
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/248 issue tracking patch
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/pull/251 issue tracking patch
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/3c2b605d72e8b080dace1d98a6e50b46c1d12186 issue tracking patch
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/01c61f8ab110a77ae64b5ca67c244c728c506f03 issue tracking patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/23/1 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6905?
CVE-2016-6905 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6905?
To fix CVE-2016-6905, 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-2016-6905 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-6905 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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