CVE-2022-22816
First published: Mon Jan 10 2022(Updated: )
path_getbbox in path.c in Pillow before 9.0.0 has a buffer over-read during initialization of ImagePath.Path.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/Pillow | <9.0.0 | 9.0.0 |
| Python Pillow | <9.0.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =11.0 | |
| debian/pillow | 5.4.1-2+deb10u3 8.1.2+dfsg-0.3+deb11u1 9.4.0-1.1 10.1.0-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22816
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/blob/c5d9223a8b5e9295d15b5a9b1ef1dae44c8499f3/src/path.c#L331
- https://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/stable/releasenotes/9.0.0.html#fixed-imagepath-path-array-handling
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00018.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5053
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202211-10
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/5920
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/5543e4e2d409cd9e409bc64cdc77be0af007a31f
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-xrcv-f9gm-v42c (Advisory)
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/c48271ab354db49cdbd740bc45e13be4f0f7993c
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2022-22816
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22816?
CVE-2022-22816 is a vulnerability in the Pillow library, specifically in the path_getbbox function in path.c, which could result in a buffer over-read during the initialization of ImagePath.Path.
How does CVE-2022-22816 affect software?
CVE-2022-22816 affects the Pillow library versions before 9.0.0, as well as specific versions of the Debian Linux operating system.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22816?
The severity of CVE-2022-22816 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.
How can I fix CVE-2022-22816?
To fix CVE-2022-22816, update the Pillow library to version 9.0.0 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22816?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-22816 on the NVD website and the official Pillow release notes for version 9.0.0.
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