SB20240806111 - Amazon Linux AMI update for python-pillow

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SB20240806111 - Amazon Linux AMI update for python-pillow

Published: August 6, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB20240806111
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22816)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


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.


2) Exposed dangerous method or function (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22817)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References