Heap-based buffer overflow - CVE-2016-3074

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Heap-based buffer overflow - CVE-2016-3074

Published: April 26, 2016 / Updated: August 4, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU33631
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-3074
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
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Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Integer signedness error in GD Graphics Library 2.1.1 (aka libgd or libgd2). A remote attacker can use crafted compressed gd2 data to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


How to mitigate CVE-2016-3074

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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