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ALPINE-CVE-2016-6906
ALPINE-CVE-2016-6906
PUBLISHED
CVSS 5.5 MEDIUM
Record from OSV · Published March 15, 2017
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.
Fixed versions
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| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gd | Alpine:v3.5 | 2.2.4-r0 |
| gd | Alpine:v3.4 | 2.2.4-r0 |
| gd | Alpine:v3.3 | 2.2.4-r0 |
Risk scores
CVSS 3.0
5.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine:v3.5 | gd | 2.0.36_rc1-r4, 2.0.36_rc1-r6, 2.0.36_rc1-r7 |
| Alpine:v3.4 | gd | 2.0.36_rc1-r6, 0, 2.0.35-r0 |
| Alpine:v3.3 | gd | 2.0.36_rc1-r6, 0, 2.0.35-r1 |
Timeline
- Mar 15, 2017 CVE Published
- Nov 19, 2025 CVE Updated
- May 6, 2026 Distribution Patch
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