QID 354453

Date Published: 2022-12-21

QID 354453: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for python-pillow : ALAS2022-2022-196

A flaw was found in python-pillow.
The vulnerability occurs due to improper initialization of image paths, leading to a buffer over-read and improper initialization.
This flaw allows an attacker to unauthorized memory access that causes memory access errors, incorrect results, or crashes. (
( CVE-2022-22816) a flaw was found in python-pillow.
The vulnerability occurs due to improper neutralization, leading to command injection.
This flaw allows an attacker to externally-influenced input commands that modify the intended command. (
( CVE-2022-22817)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2022-2022-196 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2022-2022-196 amazon linux 2022 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2022/ALAS-2022-196.html
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