CVE-2020-35653: Input Validation

Published Jan 3, 2021
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Updated

A flaw was found in python-pillow. The PcxDecode in Pillow has a buffer over-read when decoding a crafted PCX file due to the user-supplied stride value trusted for buffer calculations. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

Other sources

In Pillow before 8.1.0, PcxDecode has a buffer over-read when decoding a crafted PCX file because the user-supplied stride value is trusted for buffer calculations.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/python-pillow<0:5.1.1-16.el8
0:5.1.1-16.el8
redhat/python-pillow<8.1.0
8.1.0
debian/pillow
8.1.2+dfsg-0.3+deb11u29.4.0-1.1+deb12u110.4.0-1
pip/pillow>=0<8.1.0
8.1.0
Python Pillow<8.1.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Jan 3, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Jan 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:02 AM
Description
Mar 18, 2021
Advisory Published
07:55 PM
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:50 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:24 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this flaw in python-pillow?

The vulnerability ID of this flaw in python-pillow is CVE-2020-35653.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-35653?

CVE-2020-35653 has a severity level of high.

3

How does CVE-2020-35653 impact system availability?

The highest threat from CVE-2020-35653 is to system availability.

4

Which versions of python-pillow are affected by CVE-2020-35653?

Versions up to and excluding 8.1.0 of python-pillow are affected by CVE-2020-35653.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-35653?

To fix CVE-2020-35653, you need to update python-pillow to version 8.1.0 or later.

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