HIGH
CVE-2016-10168
CWE-190Published: March 15, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in gd_io.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving the number of horizontal and vertical chunks in an image.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-10168 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
libgd1 product(s)
libgd
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (20)
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http://libgd.github.io/release-2.2.4.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/26/1Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/28/6Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95869Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/69d2fd2c597ffc0c217de1238b9bf4d4bceba8e6Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/354Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://libgd.github.io/release-2.2.4.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/26/1Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/28/6Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95869Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-10168
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 15, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-190)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-10168 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.