CVE-2016-6161 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2016-6161?

CVE-2016-6161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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.

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-6161?

CVE-2016-6161 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6161?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libgd Libgd, Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Leap.

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libgd	Libgd	<= 2.2.2
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Opensuse	Leap	42.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00086.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/209Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00086.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/7Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/209Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-6161?

CVE-2016-6161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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.

How severe is CVE-2016-6161?

CVE-2016-6161 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6161?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libgd Libgd, Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Leap.