Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2533
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-2533
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:python:pillow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:python_imaging_project:python_imaging:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2533
2.21%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 83 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2533
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
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NIST | |
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6.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.8
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3.6
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-2533
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-2533
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/22/2
oss-security - Re: CVE Request -- Buffer overflow in Python-Pillow and PIL
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
Oracle Solaris Bulletin - January 2016
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https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/ae453aa18b66af54e7ff716f4ccb33adca60afd4#diff-8ff6909c159597e22288ad818938fd6b
PCD decoder overruns the shuffle buffer, Fixes #568 · python-pillow/Pillow@ae453aa · GitHub
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https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/1706
PCD decoder overruns the shuffle buffer, Fixes #568 by wiredfool · Pull Request #1706 · python-pillow/Pillow · GitHub
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https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/5bdf54b5a76b54fb00bd05f2d733e0a4173eefc9#diff-8ff6909c159597e22288ad818938fd6b
PCD decoder overruns the shuffle buffer, Fixes #568 · python-pillow/Pillow@5bdf54b · GitHub
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https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/blob/c3cb690fed5d4bf0c45576759de55d054916c165/CHANGES.rst
Pillow/CHANGES.rst at c3cb690fed5d4bf0c45576759de55d054916c165 · python-pillow/Pillow · GitHubVendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/02/5
oss-security - CVE Request -- Buffer overflow in Python-Pillow and PIL
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52
Pillow: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201612-52) — Gentoo security
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3499
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3499-1 pillow
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