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CVE-2016-9190: Arbitrary code using "crafted image file" approach affecting Pillow

July 12, 2018 (updated October 8, 2024)

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.

References

  • github.com/advisories/GHSA-w4vg-rf63-f3j3
  • github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pillow/PYSEC-2016-9.yaml
  • github.com/python-pillow/Pillow
  • github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/issues/2105
  • github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/2146/commits/5d8a0be45aad78c5a22c8d099118ee26ef8144af
  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-9190
  • security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52

Code Behaviors & Features

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Affected versions

All versions before 3.3.2

Fixed versions

  • 3.3.2

Solution

Upgrade to version 3.3.2 or above.

Impact 7.8 HIGH

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

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Weakness

  • CWE-284: Improper Access Control

Source file

pypi/Pillow/CVE-2016-9190.yml

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