CVE-2022-45198
First published: Mon Nov 14 2022(Updated: )
Pillow before 9.2.0 performs Improper Handling of Highly Compressed GIF Data (Data Amplification).
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Python Pillow | <9.2.0 | |
| pip/pillow | <9.2.0 | 9.2.0 |
| <9.2.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45198
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/6402
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/855683
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/409.html
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/releases/tag/9.2.0
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/6402/commits/c9f1b35e981075110a23487a8d4a6cbb59a588ea
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/11918eac0628ec8ac0812670d9838361ead2d6a4
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202211-10
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-m2vv-5vj5-2hm7 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pillow/PYSEC-2022-42979.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How severe is CVE-2022-45198?
CVE-2022-45198 has a severity rating of high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-45198?
Pillow library versions before 9.2.0 are affected by CVE-2022-45198.
How can I fix CVE-2022-45198?
To fix CVE-2022-45198, update Pillow library to version 9.2.0 or higher.
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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