CVE-2020-5312
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.69%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5312 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. libImaging/PcxDecode.c in Pillow before 6.2.2 has a PCX P mode buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 3.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libImaging/PcxDecode.c in Pillow before 6.2.2 has a PCX P mode buffer overflow.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Pillow | < 6.2.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0566Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0578Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0580Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0681Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0683Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0694Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/93b22b846e0269ee9594ff71a72bec02d2bea8fdPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/stable/releasenotes/6.2.2.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4272-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4631Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0566Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0578Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0580Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0681Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0683Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0694Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/93b22b846e0269ee9594ff71a72bec02d2bea8fdPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/stable/releasenotes/6.2.2.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4272-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4631Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5312?
libImaging/PcxDecode.c in Pillow before 6.2.2 has a PCX P mode buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2020-5312?
CVE-2020-5312 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5312?
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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