CVE-2016-6352

Name: CVE-2016-6352
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-03T18:59:08.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6352 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The OneLine32 function in io-ico.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.35.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and crash) via crafted dimensions in an ICO file.. EPSS estimates a 3.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The OneLine32 function in io-ico.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.35.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and crash) via crafted dimensions in an ICO file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.85%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Gnome	Gdk-Pixbuf	<= 2.35.2
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00040.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/11Exploit, Release Notes
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/26/11Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3085-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=769170Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=88af50a864195da1a4f7bda5f02539704fbda599Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/tree/NEWS?id=640134c46221689d263369872937192e4484c83bRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00025.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00040.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/13/11Exploit, Release Notes
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/26/11Third Party Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3085-1Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=769170Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=88af50a864195da1a4f7bda5f02539704fbda599Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/tree/NEWS?id=640134c46221689d263369872937192e4484c83bRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00025.html

Timeline

Published: Oct 3, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6352?

The OneLine32 function in io-ico.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.35.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and crash) via crafted dimensions in an ICO file.

How severe is CVE-2016-6352?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6352 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6352?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-6352?

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Source: NVD / NIST