Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the ImagingLibTiffDecode function in libImaging/TiffDecode.c in Pillow before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite memory via a crafted TIFF file.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Pillow | <= 3.1.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3499
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/blob/c3cb690fed5d4bf0c45576759de55d05491PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/6dcbf5bd96b717c58d7b642949da8d323
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3499
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/blob/c3cb690fed5d4bf0c45576759de55d05491PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/6dcbf5bd96b717c58d7b642949da8d323
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0740?
CVE-2016-0740 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the ImagingLibTiffDecode function in libImaging/TiffDecode.c in Pillow before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to overwrite memory via a crafted TIFF file.
How severe is CVE-2016-0740?
CVE-2016-0740 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0740?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Pillow, Debian Debian Linux.