MEDIUM
CVE-2016-6161
CWE-125Published: August 12, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The output function in gd_gif_out.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted image.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-6161 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/6Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/7Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/209Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/6Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/05/7Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/209Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-6161
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 12, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-6161 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.