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CVE-2016-3074

CWE-681Published: April 26, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Integer signedness error in GD Graphics Library 2.1.1 (aka libgd or libgd2) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or potentially execute arbitrary code via crafted compressed gd2 data, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-3074 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

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 9.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2016-3074. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Canonical1 product(s)

ubuntu linux

Debian1 product(s)

debian linux

Fedora1 product(s)

fedora

libgd1 product(s)

libgd

openSUSE1 product(s)

opensuse

PHP1 product(s)

php

Source: NVD CPE · 11 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/2bb97f407c1145c850416a3bfbcc8cf124e68a19

PATCHhttps://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/2bb97f407c1145c850416a3bfbcc8cf124e68a19

ADVISORYhttp://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183263.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/183724.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00031.html

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136757/libgd-2.1.1-Signedness.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2750.html

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/72

ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3556

ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3602

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538160/100/0/threaded

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/87087

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035659

ADVISORYhttp://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.383127

ADVISORYhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2987-1

ADVISORYhttps://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05240731

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-04

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-22

ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39736/

ADVISORYhttp://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183263.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/183724.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00031.html

ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136757/libgd-2.1.1-Signedness.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2750.html

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/72

ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3556

ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3602

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538160/100/0/threaded

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/87087

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035659

ADVISORYhttp://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.383127

ADVISORYhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2987-1

ADVISORYhttps://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05240731

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-04

ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-22

ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39736/

All References (36)

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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183263.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/183724.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00031.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136757/libgd-2.1.1-Signedness.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2750.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/72Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3556Third Party Advisory

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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3602Third Party Advisory

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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538160/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/87087Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035659Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2016&m=slackware-security.383127Third Party Advisory

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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2987-1Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/2bb97f407c1145c850416a3bfbcc8cf124e68a19Patch · Third Party Advisory

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https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05240731Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-3074

CVSS Score9.8 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-681

CISA KEVNo

ExploitPOC

Affected6 vendor(s)

PublishedApr 26, 2016

Related CVEs (CWE-681)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2016-3074 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.

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