CVE-2016-6161
medium
CVSS v3
6.5
CVSS v2
4.3
VIR risk
6.5
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.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
75%
Patch ETA
—
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
Vendor advisory: debian — https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-6161
Vendor advisory: suse — https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-6161.html
OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| sles | affected | | |
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 2.2.1-1 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 2.2.1-1 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 2.2.1-1 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 2.2.1-1 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 2.2.1-1 |
| debian | 8.0 | affected | |
| suse | 42.1 | affected | |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| libgd | libgd | {"endIncluding":"2.2.2"} | |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00086.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/7
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/209
- https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-6161.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-6161
CWEs
CWE-125
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.