CVE-2020-35654: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 3, 2021
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Updated

A flaw was found in python-pillow. TiffDecode has a heap-based buffer overflow when decoding crafted YCbCr files because of certain interpretation conflicts with LibTIFF in RGBA mode. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Other sources

In Pillow before 8.1.0, TiffDecode has a heap-based buffer overflow when decoding crafted YCbCr files because of certain interpretation conflicts with LibTIFF in RGBA mode.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
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<8.1.0
8.1.0
Python Pillow<8.1.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33

Event History

Jan 3, 2021
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:06 AM
Description
Mar 18, 2021
Advisory Published
via GitHub·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 CVE-2020-35654?

CVE-2020-35654 is a vulnerability in python-pillow that allows a heap-based buffer overflow when decoding crafted YCbCr files.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-35654?

The severity of CVE-2020-35654 is considered critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2020-35654 impact system security?

CVE-2020-35654 poses a threat to data confidentiality and integrity, as well as system availability.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-35654?

Pillow versions up to and excluding 8.1.0 are affected by CVE-2020-35654.

5

How can I mitigate the vulnerability in python-pillow?

To mitigate the vulnerability in python-pillow, upgrade to version 8.1.0 or later.

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