CVE-2022-45198

Name: CVE-2022-45198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-14T07:15:10.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-45198 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Pillow before 9.2.0 performs Improper Handling of Highly Compressed GIF Data (Data Amplification).. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pillow before 9.2.0 performs Improper Handling of Highly Compressed GIF Data (Data Amplification).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.19%

64.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python	Pillow	< 9.2.0

References

https://bugs.gentoo.org/855683Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/409.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/11918eac0628ec8ac0812670d9838361ead2d6a4Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/6402Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/releases/tag/9.2.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202211-10Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.gentoo.org/855683Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/409.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/11918eac0628ec8ac0812670d9838361ead2d6a4Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/6402Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/releases/tag/9.2.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202211-10Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45198?

Pillow before 9.2.0 performs Improper Handling of Highly Compressed GIF Data (Data Amplification).

How severe is CVE-2022-45198?

CVE-2022-45198 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45198?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-45198?

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Source: NVD / NIST