CVE-2016-3177
CVE-2016-3177 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Giflib Project Giflib with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-415.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-415
- Affected product: Giflib Project Giflib
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple use-after-free and double-free vulnerabilities in gifcolor.c in GIFLIB 5.1.2 have unspecified impact and attack vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3177?
- Multiple use-after-free and double-free vulnerabilities in gifcolor.c in GIFLIB 5.1.2 have unspecified impact and attack vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2016-3177?
- CVE-2016-3177 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-3177 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-3177?
- CVE-2016-3177 affects Giflib Project Giflib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-3177?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-3177 published?
- CVE-2016-3177 was published on 2017-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:giflib_project:giflib:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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