CVE-2016-6128: Input Validation
First published: Sun Aug 07 2016(Updated: )
The gdImageCropThreshold function in gd_crop.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.3, as used in PHP before 7.0.9, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an invalid color index.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| openSUSE | =42.1 | |
| libgd | <=2.2.2 | |
| PHP | >=5.6.0<=5.6.24 | |
| PHP | >=7.0.0<7.0.9 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00086.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2750.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/30/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91509
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036276
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1
- https://bugs.php.net/72494
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/1ccfe21e14c4d18336f9da8515cd17db88c3de61
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/6ff72ae40c7c20ece939afb362d98cc37f4a1c96
- https://libgd.github.io/release-2.2.3.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-09
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6128?
CVE-2016-6128 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6128?
To fix CVE-2016-6128, upgrade the GD Graphics Library to version 2.2.3 or later.
Which versions of PHP are affected by CVE-2016-6128?
CVE-2016-6128 affects PHP versions prior to 7.0.9 and 5.6.x versions before 5.6.24.
What are the impacts of CVE-2016-6128 on my application?
The main impact of CVE-2016-6128 is application crashes due to denial of service vulnerabilities.
Is CVE-2016-6128 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2016-6128 affects specific distributions of Debian, openSUSE, and Ubuntu Linux.
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