QID 982004

QID 982004: Python (pip) Security Update for Pillow (GHSA-hjfx-8p6c-g7gx)

An issue was discovered in Pillow before 8.2.0. For BLP data, BlpImagePlugin did not properly check that reads (after jumping to file offsets) returned data. This could lead to a DoS where the decoder could be run a large number of times on empty data.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
  • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-hjfx-8p6c-g7gx for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982004

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-hjfx-8p6c-g7gx Pillow URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-hjfx-8p6c-g7gx