7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9190

First published: Fri Nov 04 2016(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
pip/Pillow<3.3.2
3.3.2
Python Imaging Library (Pillow)<=3.3.1
Debian=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9190?

    CVE-2016-9190 is rated as moderate severity due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9190?

    To fix CVE-2016-9190, upgrade to Pillow version 3.3.2 or later.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2016-9190?

    CVE-2016-9190 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted image files.

  • Which versions of Pillow are affected by CVE-2016-9190?

    Versions of Pillow prior to 3.3.2 are affected by CVE-2016-9190.

  • Is CVE-2016-9190 specific to any operating systems?

    CVE-2016-9190 can affect systems using Pillow before version 3.3.2, including platforms like Debian.

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