CVE-2016-10167: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-10167: The gdImageCreateFromGd2Ctx function in gd_gd2.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows...

The gdImageCreateFromGd2Ctx function in gd_gd2.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted image file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 03:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE is a denial-of-service flaw in the GD Graphics Library. A crafted GD2 image can crash software that uses vulnerable libgd versions before 2.2.4. The main business risk is disruption of image-processing features, especially where users can upload or submit images. Exposure is most likely in web apps, CMS platforms, image upload pipelines, or backend services linked against libgd before 2.2.4 and processing untrusted GD2 image files. Treat as a targeted reliability risk, not an emergency remote-code-execution issue. Patch during the next controlled maintenance window, faster for exposed upload services where crashes affect availability. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libgd to 2.2.4 or a vendor-backported fixed package.; Prioritize internet-facing image upload or conversion services.; Temporarily restrict untrusted GD2 image processing until patched..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 06:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 15, 2017, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/fe9ed49dafa993e3af96b6a5a589efeea9bfb36fCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2018:1296CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-04CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2017:3221CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT

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