CVE-2016-2533: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 13 2016(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the `ImagingPcdDecode` function in `PcdDecode.c` in Pillow before 3.1.1 and Python Imaging Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PhotoCD file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/pillow | >=0<3.1.1 | 3.1.1 |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | <=3.1.0 | |
| Python Imaging Library (PIL) | <=1.1.7 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2533
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/1706
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/5bdf54b5a76b54fb00bd05f2d733e0a4173eefc9#diff-8ff6909c159597e22288ad818938fd6b
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/ae453aa18b66af54e7ff716f4ccb33adca60afd4#diff-8ff6909c159597e22288ad818938fd6b
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-3c5c-7235-994j (Advisory)
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3499
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/02/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/22/2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/blob/c3cb690fed5d4bf0c45576759de55d054916c165/CHANGES.rst?plain=1#L53
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/blob/c3cb690fed5d4bf0c45576759de55d054916c165/CHANGES.rst
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pillow/PYSEC-2016-19.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2533?
CVE-2016-2533 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2533?
To fix CVE-2016-2533, upgrade Pillow to version 3.1.1 or later.
Which versions of Pillow are affected by CVE-2016-2533?
CVE-2016-2533 affects Pillow versions before 3.1.1.
Can CVE-2016-2533 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-2533 can be exploited remotely by attackers using a crafted PhotoCD file.
Is CVE-2016-2533 present in the Python Imaging Library (PIL)?
Yes, CVE-2016-2533 is also present in Python Imaging Library (PIL) versions 1.1.7 and earlier.
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