Vulnerability Description
The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TGA 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
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libgd | Libgd | <= 2.2.2 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://libgd.github.io/release-2.2.3.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00121.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/23/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91743Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/01c61f8ab110a77ae64b5ca67c244c728c506f03Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/3c2b605d72e8b080dace1d98a6e50b46c1d12186Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/248Issue TrackingPatch
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/pull/251Issue TrackingPatch
- http://libgd.github.io/release-2.2.3.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00121.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/23/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91743Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/01c61f8ab110a77ae64b5ca67c244c728c506f03Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6905?
CVE-2016-6905 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TGA image.
How severe is CVE-2016-6905?
CVE-2016-6905 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-2016-6905?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libgd Libgd, Opensuse Leap, Opensuse Opensuse.