QID 995538

Date Published: 2023-10-09

QID 995538: Python (Pip) Security Update for webp (GHSA-f9pm-4g9p-6vm3)

pywebp versions before v0.3.0 bundled libwebp binaries in wheels that are vulnerable to CVE-2023-4863. The vulnerability was a heap buffer overflow which allowed a remote attacker to perform an out of bounds memory write.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-f9pm-4g9p-6vm3 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 995538

    CVE-2023-4863 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-f9pm-4g9p-6vm3 webp URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-f9pm-4g9p-6vm3
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