CVE-2021-28676
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.45%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28676 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Pillow before 8.2.0. For FLI data, FliDecode did not properly check that the block advance was non-zero, potentially leading to an infinite loop on load.. EPSS estimates a 2.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Pillow before 8.2.0. For FLI data, FliDecode did not properly check that the block advance was non-zero, potentially leading to an infinite loop on load.
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 | < 8.2.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
References
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/5377Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/stable/releasenotes/8.2.0.html#cve-2021-28676-fix-fli-dosRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-33Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/5377Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/07/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/stable/releasenotes/8.2.0.html#cve-2021-28676-fix-fli-dosRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-33Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28676?
An issue was discovered in Pillow before 8.2.0. For FLI data, FliDecode did not properly check that the block advance was non-zero, potentially leading to an infinite loop on load.
How severe is CVE-2021-28676?
CVE-2021-28676 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28676?
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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