CVE-2006-2906

CVE-2006-2906 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Thomas Boutell Graphics Draw Library with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The LZW decoding in the gdImageCreateFromGifPtr function in the Thomas Boutell graphics draw (GD) library (aka libgd) 2.0.33 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via malformed GIF data that causes an infinite loop.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2906?
The LZW decoding in the gdImageCreateFromGifPtr function in the Thomas Boutell graphics draw (GD) library (aka libgd) 2.0.33 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via malformed GIF data that causes an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2006-2906?
CVE-2006-2906 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2906 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2906?
CVE-2006-2906 affects Thomas Boutell Graphics Draw Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2906?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2906 published?
CVE-2006-2906 was published on 2006-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)