CVE-2016-2533 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ImagingPcdDecode function within Pillow (before 3.1.1) and Python Imaging Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier, allowing remote attackers to trigger a denial of service via a crafted PhotoCD file. Rated as Medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability requires user interaction (UI:R) and could lead to system crashes. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:python:pillow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 1.1.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:python_imaging_project:python_imaging:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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