CVE-2020-11538
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.43%
Last modified
CVE-2020-11538 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In libImaging/SgiRleDecode.c in Pillow through 7.0.0, a number of out-of-bounds reads exist in the parsing of SGI image files, a different issue than CVE-2020-5311.. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In libImaging/SgiRleDecode.c in Pillow through 7.0.0, a number of out-of-bounds reads exist in the parsing of SGI image files, a different issue than CVE-2020-5311.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Pillow | <= 7.0.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
References
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/4504Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/4538Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4430-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4430-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/4504Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/4538Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4430-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4430-2/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-11538?
In libImaging/SgiRleDecode.c in Pillow through 7.0.0, a number of out-of-bounds reads exist in the parsing of SGI image files, a different issue than CVE-2020-5311.
How severe is CVE-2020-11538?
CVE-2020-11538 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11538?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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