Vulnerability Details : 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.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-6161
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 1.44%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 85 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-6161
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST |
6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-6161
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The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-6161
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/7
oss-security - Re: CVE Request: libgd: global out of bounds read when encoding gif from malformed input with gd2togifMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3619-1 libgd2Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/6
oss-security - CVE Request: libgd: global out of bounds read when encoding gif from malformed input with gd2togifMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/209
global out of bounds read when encoding gif from malformed input with gd2togif · Issue #209 · libgd/libgd · GitHubThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00086.html
openSUSE-SU-2016:2117-1: moderate: Security update for gd
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1
USN-3030-1: GD library vulnerabilities | Ubuntu security notices
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.html
openSUSE-SU-2016:2363-1: moderate: Security update for gdThird Party Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2016-6161
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:libgd:libgd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*