# 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 ser

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-10-03 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91743
- http://libgd.github.io/release-2.2.3.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-08/msg00121.html
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/248
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/pull/251
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/3c2b605d72e8b080dace1d98a6e50b46c1d12186
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/01c61f8ab110a77ae64b5ca67c244c728c506f03
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/08/23/1

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