CVE-2016-9190

7.8 HIGH

Published: November 04, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/3.4.x/releasenotes/3.3.2.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3710

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94234

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/issues/2105

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/2146/commits/5d8a0be45aad78c5a22c8d099118ee26ef8144af

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/3.4.x/releasenotes/3.3.2.html