QID 981566

QID 981566: Python (pip) Security Update for Pillow (GHSA-5gm3-px64-rw72)

There is a DoS vulnerability in Pillow before 6.2.2 caused by FpxImagePlugin.py calling the range function on an unvalidated 32-bit integer if the number of bands is large. On Windows running 32-bit Python, this results in an OverflowError or MemoryError due to the 2 GB limit. However, on Linux running 64-bit Python this results in the process being terminated by the OOM killer.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-5gm3-px64-rw72 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 981566

    CVE-2019-19911 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-5gm3-px64-rw72 Pillow URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-5gm3-px64-rw72
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