Integer overflow in Python Pillow
CVE-2016-9189
Pillow before 3.3.2 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by using the "crafted image file" approach, related to an "Integer Overflow" issue affecting the Image.core.map_buffer in map.c component.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.019 (78.6th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 79th percentile — 78.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.019 · newest: 0.019 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Python Pillow
- Debian Linux — versions 8.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/2146/commits/c50ebe6459a131a1ea8ca531f10da… (Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52 (vendor-advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/94234 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/issues/2105 (Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3710 (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- pillow.readthedocs.io/en/3.4.x/releasenotes/3.3.2.html (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9189?
- CVE-2016-9189 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Python Pillow, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2016-11-04.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9189?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-9189 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.