Vulnerability in Python Pillow
CVE-2016-9190
Pillow before 3.3.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the "crafted image file" approach, related to an "Insecure Sign Extension" issue affecting the ImagingNew in Storage.c component.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.019 (78.8th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 79th percentile — 78.8% 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
- 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)
- github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/2146/commits/5d8a0be45aad78c5a22c8d099118e… (Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9190?
- CVE-2016-9190 is a high-severity vulnerability in Python Pillow, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2016-11-04.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9190?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-9190 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.