CVE-2020-35654: Buffer Overflow
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
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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redhat/python-pillowto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.1.0 - Upgrade
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debian/pillowto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.1.2+dfsg-0.3+deb11u2Fixed in 9.4.0-1.1+deb12u1Fixed in 10.4.0-1 - Upgrade
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pip/Pillowto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.1.0 - Upgrade
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alpine/py3-pillowto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.1.0-r0 - Upgrade
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python-pillowto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.1.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-35654?
The severity of CVE-2020-35654 is considered critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How does CVE-2020-35654 impact system security?
CVE-2020-35654 poses a threat to data confidentiality and integrity, as well as system availability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-35654?
Pillow versions up to and excluding 8.1.0 are affected by CVE-2020-35654.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability in python-pillow?
To mitigate the vulnerability in python-pillow, upgrade to version 8.1.0 or later.