Vulnerability Description
Double free vulnerability in the gdImageWebPtr function in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via large width and height values.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libgd | Libgd | <= 2.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3777
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95843
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/blob/gd-2.2.4/CHANGELOG.mdPatchRelease Notes
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/a49feeae76d41959d85ee733925a4cf40bac61b2PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3777
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95843
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/blob/gd-2.2.4/CHANGELOG.mdPatchRelease Notes
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/a49feeae76d41959d85ee733925a4cf40bac61b2PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-6912?
CVE-2016-6912 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Double free vulnerability in the gdImageWebPtr function in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via large width and height values.
How severe is CVE-2016-6912?
CVE-2016-6912 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-6912?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libgd Libgd.