QID 355572

Date Published: 2023-07-24

QID 355572: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for python-imaging : ALAS-2023-1787

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. (
( CVE-2016-9190)



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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 High - 7.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS-2023-1787 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
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    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS-2023-1787 amazon linux URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2023-1787.html
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