CVE-2022-45199

Name: CVE-2022-45199
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-14T07:15:10.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-45199 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Pillow before 9.3.0 allows denial of service via SAMPLESPERPIXEL.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pillow before 9.3.0 allows denial of service via SAMPLESPERPIXEL.

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

1.10%

61.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python	Pillow	< 9.3.0

References

https://bugs.gentoo.org/878769Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/2444cddab2f83f28687c7c20871574acbb6dbcf3Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/6700Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/releases/tag/9.3.0Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202211-10Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.gentoo.org/878769Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/2444cddab2f83f28687c7c20871574acbb6dbcf3Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/6700Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/releases/tag/9.3.0Release 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-2022-45199?

Pillow before 9.3.0 allows denial of service via SAMPLESPERPIXEL.

How severe is CVE-2022-45199?

CVE-2022-45199 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45199?

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-2022-45199?

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Source: NVD / NIST