Critical severity9.1NVD Advisory· Published Aug 7, 2016· Updated May 6, 2026
CVE-2016-5116
CVE-2016-5116
Description
gd_xbm.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.0, as used in certain custom PHP 5.5.x configurations, allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer under-read and application crash) via a long name.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
6- github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/4dc1a2d7931017d3625f2d7cff70a17ce58b53b4nvdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619nvdThird Party Advisory
- github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/211nvdIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/29/5nvdMailing List
- www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1nvd
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