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.
EPSS: 0.006 (68.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
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.
Affected products
- Python Pillow
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 8.0
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- GLSA-201612-52 (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
- 94234 (Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory, Issue Tracking)
- DSA-3710 (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, 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.