CVE-2016-9190

Description

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.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.93% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory readthedocs.io
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94234 vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/issues/2105 issue tracking third party advisory patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3710 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/3.4.x/releasenotes/3.3.2.html vendor advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/2146/commits/5d8a0be45aad78c5a22c8d099118ee26ef8144af issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9190?
CVE-2016-9190 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9190?
To fix CVE-2016-9190, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-9190 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9190 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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