RHSA-2020:0898: Important: python-imaging security update

Published Mar 18, 2020
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Updated

The Python Imaging Library (PIL) adds image processing capabilities to your Python interpreter. This library provides extensive file format support, an efficient internal representation, and powerful image processing capabilities.Security Fix(es): python-pillow: improperly restricted operations on memory buffer in libImaging/PcxDecode.c (CVE-2020-5312) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/python-imaging<1.1.6-20.el6_10
1.1.6-20.el6_10
redhat/python-imaging<1.1.6-20.el6_10
1.1.6-20.el6_10
redhat/python-imaging-debuginfo<1.1.6-20.el6_10
1.1.6-20.el6_10
redhat/python-imaging-devel<1.1.6-20.el6_10
1.1.6-20.el6_10
redhat/python-imaging-sane<1.1.6-20.el6_10
1.1.6-20.el6_10
redhat/python-imaging-tk<1.1.6-20.el6_10
1.1.6-20.el6_10
redhat/python-imaging-debuginfo<1.1.6-20.el6_10
1.1.6-20.el6_10
redhat/python-imaging-devel<1.1.6-20.el6_10
1.1.6-20.el6_10
redhat/python-imaging-sane<1.1.6-20.el6_10
1.1.6-20.el6_10
redhat/python-imaging-tk<1.1.6-20.el6_10
1.1.6-20.el6_10

Remediation

Event History

Mar 18, 2020
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:0898?

The severity of RHSA-2020:0898 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:0898?

To resolve RHSA-2020:0898, update to the python-imaging package version 1.1.6-20.el6_10.

3

Which software is affected by RHSA-2020:0898?

RHSA-2020:0898 affects the python-imaging package and its related modules.

4

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:0898?

RHSA-2020:0898 addresses an improper handling of images in the Python Imaging Library (PIL).

5

Is RHSA-2020:0898 related to security risks in image processing?

Yes, RHSA-2020:0898 involves security risks related to improper image processing in the Python Imaging Library.

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