CVE-2016-3076

Name: CVE-2016-3076
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-24T18:59:00.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3076 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the j2k_encode_entry function in Pillow 2.5.0 through 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Jpeg2000 file.. EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the j2k_encode_entry function in Pillow 2.5.0 through 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Jpeg2000 file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.56%

83.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python	Pillow	2.5.0
Python	Pillow	2.5.1
Python	Pillow	2.5.2
Python	Pillow	2.5.3
Python	Pillow	2.6.0
Python	Pillow	2.6.1
Python	Pillow	2.6.2
Python	Pillow	2.7.0
Python	Pillow	2.8.0
Python	Pillow	2.8.1
Python	Pillow	2.8.2
Python	Pillow	2.9.0
Python	Pillow	3.0.0
Python	Pillow	3.1.0

References

http://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/4.1.x/releasenotes/3.1.2.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98042
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1321929Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/4.1.x/releasenotes/3.1.2.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98042
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1321929Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3076?

Heap-based buffer overflow in the j2k_encode_entry function in Pillow 2.5.0 through 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted Jpeg2000 file.

How severe is CVE-2016-3076?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3076 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3076?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST