CVE-2016-9189

Name: CVE-2016-9189
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-04T10:59:09.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9189 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Pillow before 3.3.2 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by using the "crafted image file" approach, related to an "Integer Overflow" issue affecting the Image.core.map_buffer in map.c component.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pillow before 3.3.2 allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by using the "crafted image file" approach, related to an "Integer Overflow" issue affecting the Image.core.map_buffer in map.c component.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python	Pillow	<= 3.3.1
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/3.4.x/releasenotes/3.3.2.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3710Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94234Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/issues/2105Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/2146/commits/c50ebe6459a131a1ea8ca531f10da616d3ceaa0fIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52
http://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/3.4.x/releasenotes/3.3.2.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3710Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94234Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/issues/2105Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/2146/commits/c50ebe6459a131a1ea8ca531f10da616d3ceaa0fIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9189?

How severe is CVE-2016-9189?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9189 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9189?

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