CVE-2016-6905
First published: Mon Oct 03 2016(Updated: )
The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c 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 image.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libgd | <=2.2.2 | |
| openSUSE | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://libgd.github.io/release-2.2.3.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00121.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/23/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91743
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/01c61f8ab110a77ae64b5ca67c244c728c506f03
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/3c2b605d72e8b080dace1d98a6e50b46c1d12186
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/248
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/pull/251
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6905?
CVE-2016-6905 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to an out-of-bounds read in the GD Graphics Library.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6905?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6905, update the GD Graphics Library to version 2.2.3 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-6905?
CVE-2016-6905 affects versions of the GD Graphics Library prior to 2.2.3 and specific versions of openSUSE Leap and openSUSE 13.2.
What does CVE-2016-6905 exploit?
CVE-2016-6905 exploits a vulnerability in the read_image_tga function when handling crafted TGA images.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2016-6905?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-6905 to cause a denial of service on systems using vulnerable versions of the GD Library.
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