QID 982894

QID 982894: Python (pip) Security Update for Pillow (GHSA-f4w8-cv6p-x6r5)

Pillow before 8.1.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) because the reported size of a contained image is not properly checked for a BLP container, and thus an attempted memory allocation can be very large.

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-f4w8-cv6p-x6r5 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982894

    CVE-2021-27921 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-f4w8-cv6p-x6r5 Pillow URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-f4w8-cv6p-x6r5
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