CVE-2016-6905 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2016-6905: The read_image_tga function in gd_tga.c in the GD Graphics Library (aka libgd) before 2.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted TGA image.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2016-6905 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libgd2→ fixed in2.2.2-29-g3c2b605-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libgd2
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libgd2→ fixed in2.2.2-29-g3c2b605-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libgd2
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libgd2→ fixed in2.2.2-29-g3c2b605-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libgd2
```

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