Integer overflow in Libgd

CVE-2016-5767

Integer overflow in the gdImageCreate function in gd.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.0.34RC1, as used in PHP before 5.5.37, 5.6.x before 5.6.23, and 7.x before 7.0.8, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted image dimensions.

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.067 (93.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Libgd
  • Php — versions 5.6.0, 5.6.1, 5.6.2
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5767?
CVE-2016-5767 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libgd, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2016-08-07.
How severe is CVE-2016-5767?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-5767 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.