CVE-2016-3076: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 29 2016(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the j2k_encode_entry function in Pillow 2.5.0 through 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Jpeg2000 file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/pillow | >=2.5.0<3.1.2 | 3.1.2 |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.5.0 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.5.1 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.5.2 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.5.3 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.6.0 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.6.0-rc1 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.6.1 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.6.2 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.7.0 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.8.0 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.8.1 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.8.2 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.9.0 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.9.0-dev0 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.9.0-dev1 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.9.0-dev2 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =3.0.0 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =3.0.0-rc1 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =3.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/4.1.x/releasenotes/3.1.2.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98042
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1321929
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1321422
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1327131
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=973786
- https://lwn.net/Articles/683303/
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3076
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/blob/4.1.x/docs/releasenotes/3.1.2.rst
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v9pc-9mvp-x87g (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pillow/PYSEC-2017-92.yaml
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200227174644/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98042
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3076?
CVE-2016-3076 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3076?
To fix CVE-2016-3076, upgrade Pillow to version 3.1.2 or later.
Which versions of Pillow are affected by CVE-2016-3076?
CVE-2016-3076 affects Pillow versions from 2.5.0 through 3.1.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-3076?
The impact of CVE-2016-3076 includes memory corruption that can lead to application crashes.
Can CVE-2016-3076 affect my application?
Yes, if your application uses vulnerable versions of Pillow for processing Jpeg2000 files, it is at risk from CVE-2016-3076.
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