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F5 Networks: K71581599 (CVE-2016-6161): libgd vulnerability CVE-2016-6161

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F5 Networks: K71581599 (CVE-2016-6161): libgd vulnerability CVE-2016-6161

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P)
Published
08/12/2016
Created
07/25/2018
Added
02/16/2017
Modified
02/01/2018

Description

The output function in gd_gif_out.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted image.

Solution(s)

  • f5-big-ip-upgrade-latest

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