Medium severity6.5NVD Advisory· Published Aug 12, 2016· Updated May 6, 2026
CVE-2016-6161
CVE-2016-6161
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.
Affected products
3- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
7- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/6nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/7nvdMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/209nvdThird Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00086.htmlnvd
- www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1nvd
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