CVE-2022-45198: High severity Python Pillow vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2022
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Updated

Pillow before 9.2.0 performs Improper Handling of Highly Compressed GIF Data (Data Amplification).

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
pip/pillow<9.2.0
9.2.0
Python Pillow<9.2.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade pip/pillow to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.2.0

Event History

Nov 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:00 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-45198?

CVE-2022-45198 is a vulnerability in Pillow library before version 9.2.0 that allows for improper handling of highly compressed GIF data, leading to data amplification.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-45198?

CVE-2022-45198 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-45198?

Pillow library versions before 9.2.0 are affected by CVE-2022-45198.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-45198?

To fix CVE-2022-45198, update Pillow library to version 9.2.0 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-45198?

More information about CVE-2022-45198 can be found on the NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD) at https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45198.

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