Out-of-bounds Read in Libgd

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 class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.028 (84.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6161?
CVE-2016-6161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libgd, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2016-08-12.
How severe is CVE-2016-6161?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.