Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Pillow | <= 3.1.0 |
| Python Imaging Project | Python Imaging | <= 1.1.7 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3499
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/02/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/22/2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/blob/c3cb690fed5d4bf0c45576759de55d05491Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/5bdf54b5a76b54fb00bd05f2d733e0a41
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/ae453aa18b66af54e7ff716f4ccb33adc
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/1706
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3499
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/02/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/22/2
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjan2016-2867206.html
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/blob/c3cb690fed5d4bf0c45576759de55d05491Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/5bdf54b5a76b54fb00bd05f2d733e0a41
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2533?
CVE-2016-2533 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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) v...
How severe is CVE-2016-2533?
CVE-2016-2533 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-2016-2533?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Pillow, Python Imaging Project Python Imaging, Debian Debian Linux.