CVE-2021-25290
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.37%
Last modified
CVE-2021-25290 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Pillow before 8.1.1. In TiffDecode.c, there is a negative-offset memcpy with an invalid size.. EPSS estimates a 2.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Pillow before 8.1.1. In TiffDecode.c, there is a negative-offset memcpy with an invalid size.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Pillow | < 8.1.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/stable/releasenotes/8.1.1.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-33Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/stable/releasenotes/8.1.1.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-33Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-25290?
An issue was discovered in Pillow before 8.1.1. In TiffDecode.c, there is a negative-offset memcpy with an invalid size.
How severe is CVE-2021-25290?
CVE-2021-25290 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25290?
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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