SB2022022424 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 update for python-pillow 

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SB2022022424 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 update for python-pillow

Published: February 24, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022022424
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22816)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to buffer over-read during initialization of ImagePath.Path in path_getbbox() function in path.c. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the affected library and read contents of memory on the system.


2) Exposed dangerous method or function (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22817)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of PIL.ImageMath.eval() function on arbitrary expressions. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted file to the library and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References