CVE-2022-45199
First published: Mon Nov 14 2022(Updated: )
Pillow starting with 9.2.0 and prior to 9.3.0 allows denial of service via SAMPLESPERPIXEL. A large value in the SAMPLESPERPIXEL tag could lead to a memory and runtime DOS in TiffImagePlugin.py when setting up the context for image decoding. This issue has been patched in version 9.3.0.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/pillow | >=9.2.0<9.3.0 | 9.3.0 |
| Python Pillow | <9.3.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45199
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/6700
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/2444cddab2f83f28687c7c20871574acbb6dbcf3
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/878769
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/releases/tag/9.3.0
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pillow/PYSEC-2022-42980.yaml
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202211-10
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-q4mp-jvh2-76fj (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-45199.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-45199?
The severity of CVE-2022-45199 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.
How does Pillow before 9.3.0 allow denial of service?
Pillow before 9.3.0 allows denial of service by not properly handling a large value in the SAMPLESPERPIXEL tag, which can lead to a memory and runtime denial of service in TiffImagePlugin.py.
How can I fix CVE-2022-45199?
You can fix CVE-2022-45199 by updating your Pillow package to version 9.3.0 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-45199?
You can find more information about CVE-2022-45199 at the following references: [NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45199), [GitHub PR](https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/6700), [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/2444cddab2f83f28687c7c20871574acbb6dbcf3).
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