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UK Cyber Defence
VulnerabilityModified

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.

MEDIUM 6.5EPSS 2.77%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (2.77%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

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 3.0
6.5 MEDIUMCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS
2.77% probability · 86th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-125
Affected
libgd/libgd · debian/debian linux · opensuse/leap
Source
security@debian.org

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.