Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for python-pillow



Published: 2022-02-24
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2022-22817
CVE-2022-22816
CWE-ID CWE-749
CWE-125
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

python-pillow (Red Hat package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Red Hat Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Exposed dangerous method or function

EUVDB-ID: #VU60003

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22817

CWE-ID: CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of PIL.ImageMath.eval() function on arbitrary expressions. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted file to the library and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems: 8.0

python-pillow (Red Hat package): 5.1.1-10.el8_0 - 5.1.1-12.el8_2

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64: 8.0

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian: 8.0

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64: 8.0

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64: 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian: 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems: 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64: 8.0

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:0643


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU60002

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22816

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to buffer over-read during initialization of ImagePath.Path in path_getbbox() function in path.c. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the affected library and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for IBM z Systems: 8.0

python-pillow (Red Hat package): 5.1.1-10.el8_0 - 5.1.1-12.el8_2

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for ARM 64: 8.0

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for Power, little endian: 8.0

Red Hat CodeReady Linux Builder for x86_64: 8.0

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64: 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian: 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems: 8

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64: 8.0

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:0643


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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