CVE-2016-6906

gd: Out-of-bounds read in read_image_tga function

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.3

CVSS 3.0

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Published · August 16, 2016

Updated · May 13, 2026

Description

The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TGA file, related to the decompression buffer.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.0 · 5.3
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

CWE-125 · Out-of-bounds Read