QID 355610

Date Published: 2023-07-24

QID 355610: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for python-pillow : ALAS2-2023-2118

The package pillow 5.2.0 and before 8.3.2 are vulnerable to regular expression denial of service (redos) via the getrgb function. (
( CVE-2021-23437)



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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 - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2023-2118 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2023-2118 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2023-2118.html