CVE-2016-10168: Integer overflow in gd_io.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to...

Security readout for executives and security teams

GD Graphics Library versions before 2.2.4 had an integer overflow in image-handling code. A remote attacker could potentially trigger it through specially formed image data involving horizontal and vertical chunk counts. Public sources do not define the exact business impact, so treat this as a dependency hygiene and exposed image-processing risk. Exposure is most likely where applications or services process attacker-supplied images using libgd before version 2.2.4 or affected vendor packages. The bundle does not provide CPEs or a complete affected product list. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or customer-facing image processing. For internal-only systems, schedule normal patching unless untrusted images are accepted. The public record does not justify an emergency response by itself. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libgd to 2.2.4 or a vendor package containing the fix.; Apply relevant Debian or Red Hat security advisories where those distributions are used.; Identify services that process untrusted images through libgd..

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

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