CVE-2016-5116

Name: CVE-2016-5116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-07T10:59:12.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5116 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gd_xbm.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.0, as used in certain custom PHP 5.5.x configurations, allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer under-read and application crash) via a long name.. EPSS estimates a 3.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

gd_xbm.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.0, as used in certain custom PHP 5.5.x configurations, allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory or cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer under-read and application crash) via a long name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.71%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libgd	Libgd	<= 2.2.1
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/29/5Mailing List
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/4dc1a2d7931017d3625f2d7cff70a17ce58b53b4Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/211Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/29/5Mailing List
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/4dc1a2d7931017d3625f2d7cff70a17ce58b53b4Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/211Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5116?

How severe is CVE-2016-5116?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5116 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5116?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST