CVE-2016-6132: Medium severity libgd vulnerability
Published Aug 12, 2016
·Updated
The gdImageCreateFromTgaCtx function in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TGA file.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Libgd Libgd<=2.2.2
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
openSUSE Leap=42.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 12, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6132?
CVE-2016-6132 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-6132?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6132, upgrade the GD Graphics Library to version 2.2.3 or later.
3
Which versions of libgd are affected by CVE-2016-6132?
CVE-2016-6132 affects libgd versions prior to 2.2.3.
4
Is CVE-2016-6132 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6132 can be exploited remotely through a crafted TGA file.
5
What kind of impact can CVE-2016-6132 have on a system?
CVE-2016-6132 can lead to an out-of-bounds read causing a denial of service.