CVE-2016-6161: Debian Linux

Medium severity, CVSS 6.5. EPSS: 2.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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

Affected products

• Debian Debian Linux: version 8.0 only
• Libgd Libgd: up to and including 2.2.2
• Opensuse Leap: version 42.1 only

Published 2016-08-12. Last modified 2026-06-17.