SB2016080716 - Stack-based buffer overflow in libgd
Published: August 7, 2016 Updated: August 3, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016080716
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5116)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a long name. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-09/msg00078.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3619
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/29/5
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3030-1
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/4dc1a2d7931017d3625f2d7cff70a17ce58b53b4
- https://github.com/libgd/libgd/issues/211