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CVE-2016-9190

HIGHEPSS 79th pctl
7.8
CVSS v3
NVD

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.

CWE-284Improper Access Control

How to fix

Remediation Available
pillowDebian
Fixed in:3.4.2-1CVE-2016-9190
Fixed in:3.4.2-1CVE-2016-9190
Fixed in:3.4.2-1CVE-2016-9190
Fixed in:3.4.2-1CVE-2016-9190
pillowUbuntu
Fixed in:2.3.0-1ubuntu3.4USN-3230-1
Fixed in:3.1.2-0ubuntu1.1USN-3230-1
python-imagingUbuntu
Fixed in:2.3.0-1ubuntu3.4USN-3230-1
Fixed in:3.1.2-0ubuntu1.1USN-3230-1
python-pilUbuntu
Fixed in:2.3.0-1ubuntu3.4USN-3230-1
Fixed in:3.1.2-0ubuntu1.1USN-3230-1
python3-imagingUbuntu
Fixed in:2.3.0-1ubuntu3.4USN-3230-1
python3-pilUbuntu
Fixed in:2.3.0-1ubuntu3.4USN-3230-1
Fixed in:3.1.2-0ubuntu1.1USN-3230-1

Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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

Exploit Intelligence

2.03%probability of exploitation in 30 days
79thpercentile

Elevated risk: more likely to be exploited than 79% of all known CVEs.

References

Vendor Advisory1
Third-Party Advisory2
Other references1

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