CVE-2016-6905

Name: CVE-2016-6905
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-03T21:59:05.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6905 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TGA image.. EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TGA image.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.56%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libgd	Libgd	<= 2.2.2
Opensuse	Leap	42.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2

References

http://libgd.github.io/release-2.2.3.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00121.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/23/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91743Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/01c61f8ab110a77ae64b5ca67c244c728c506f03Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/3c2b605d72e8b080dace1d98a6e50b46c1d12186Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/248Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/pull/251Issue Tracking, Patch
http://libgd.github.io/release-2.2.3.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00121.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/23/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91743Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/01c61f8ab110a77ae64b5ca67c244c728c506f03Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/3c2b605d72e8b080dace1d98a6e50b46c1d12186Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/248Issue Tracking, Patch
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/pull/251Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6905?

The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TGA image.

How severe is CVE-2016-6905?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6905 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6905?

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-2016-6905?

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Source: NVD / NIST