CVE-2022-22816
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.96%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22816 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. path_getbbox in path.c in Pillow before 9.0.0 has a buffer over-read during initialization of ImagePath.Path.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
path_getbbox in path.c in Pillow before 9.0.0 has a buffer over-read during initialization of ImagePath.Path.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Pillow | < 9.0.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/stable/releasenotes/9.0.0.html#fixed-imagepath-path-array-handlingRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202211-10Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5053Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/stable/releasenotes/9.0.0.html#fixed-imagepath-path-array-handlingRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202211-10Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5053Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22816?
path_getbbox in path.c in Pillow before 9.0.0 has a buffer over-read during initialization of ImagePath.Path.
How severe is CVE-2022-22816?
CVE-2022-22816 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22816?
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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