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.
Published: 2016-08-12
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-563-1 libgd2 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3619-1 libgd2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-7095 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3030-1 GD library vulnerabilities
History

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00525}

epss

{'score': 0.00402}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: debian

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-06T01:22:20.577Z

Reserved: 2016-07-05T00:00:00.000Z

Link: CVE-2016-6161

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2016-08-12T15:59:02.290

Modified: 2026-05-06T22:30:45.220

Link: CVE-2016-6161

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2016-05-08T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2016-6161 - Bugzilla

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Weaknesses