CVE-2016-9190

Name: CVE-2016-9190
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-04T10:59:10.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9190 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Pillow before 3.3.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the "crafted image file" approach, related to an "Insecure Sign Extension" issue affecting the ImagingNew in Storage.c component.. EPSS estimates a 2.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pillow before 3.3.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code by using the "crafted image file" approach, related to an "Insecure Sign Extension" issue affecting the ImagingNew in Storage.c component.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.03%

78.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

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/5d8a0be45aad78c5a22c8d099118ee26ef8144afIssue 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/5d8a0be45aad78c5a22c8d099118ee26ef8144afIssue 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-2016-9190?

How severe is CVE-2016-9190?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9190 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9190?

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