How severe is CVE-2016-6163?

CVE-2016-6163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-6163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6163?

CVE-2016-6163 affects Gnome Librsvg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6163?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-6163 published?

CVE-2016-6163 was published on 2017-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6163

CVE-2016-6163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Librsvg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Gnome Librsvg
Published: 2017-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The rsvg_pattern_fix_fallback function in rsvg-paint_server.c in librsvg2 2.40.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted svg file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6163?: The rsvg_pattern_fix_fallback function in rsvg-paint_server.c in librsvg2 2.40.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted svg file.
How severe is CVE-2016-6163?: CVE-2016-6163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-6163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6163?: CVE-2016-6163 affects Gnome Librsvg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6163?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6163 published?: CVE-2016-6163 was published on 2017-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:librsvg:2.40.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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