CVE-2016-6906: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-6906: The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows remote a...

The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TGA file, related to the decompression buffer.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2016-6906 is an availability issue in the GD Graphics Library's TGA image reader before version 2.2.4. A specially crafted TGA image can trigger an out-of-bounds read and potentially crash software that processes it. Exposure is most likely where an application, service, or batch pipeline accepts untrusted TGA files and decodes them with libgd before 2.2.4. The source bundle does not identify specific downstream products or CPEs. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or customer-facing image processing systems. The known impact is service disruption, not confirmed data compromise, so urgency depends on whether untrusted TGA files reach libgd. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libgd to version 2.2.4 or later where applicable.; Apply fixed operating system packages from your distribution vendor.; If patching is delayed, limit untrusted TGA processing where operationally possible..

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, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/libgd/libgd/blob/gd-2.2.4/CHANGELOG.mdCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/58b6dde319c301b0eae27d12e2a659e067d80558CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://github.com/libgd/libgd/commit/fb0e0cce0b9f25389ab56604c3547351617e1415CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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