CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-9190

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Pillow before 3.3.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the 'crafted image file' approach. This issue is related to an 'Insecure Sign Extension' problem affecting the ImagingNew in Storage.c component.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, posing a significant security threat to systems using this library.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Pillow library to version 3.3.2 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS