Hacking, PenTest, and Cybersecurity Tools for Your Security Arsenal!

Loading CVE intelligence

Loading vulnerability catalog

Kitploit is a directory of hacking, cybersecurity, and pentesting tools. Discover the latest project updates to find vulnerabilities, analyze systems, automate testing, and strengthen your security.

Tool Directory

CVE-2006-2906

MediumPublished

The LZW decoding in the gdImageCreateFromGifPtr function in the Thomas Boutell graphics draw (GD) library (aka libgd) 2.0.33 allows remote attackers to...

Published: Jun 8, 2006
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 6, 2006

Primary CVSS

5.4/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

10.4%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

GD Graphics Library 2.0.33 - Remote Denial of ServiceExploit
Xavier Roche · linux · Jun 6, 2006

Responsible use

Use vulnerability information only on systems you own or are authorized to test. Kitploit links to public research metadata and does not store exploit code or malicious payloads.