CVE-2016-6161 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the GD Graphics Library (libgd), specifically within the gd_gif_out.c output function, affecting various Debian and openSUSE distributions. This medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) can be triggered remotely by an unauthenticated attacker sending a crafted image, leading to a denial of service. While the vulnerability has a low EPSS score and no known public exploits (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libgd:libgd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
42.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:42.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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