Buffer overflow in py3-pillow (Alpine package)



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-35655
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 py3-pillow (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU49385

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-35655

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing SGI files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted SGI file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

py3-pillow (Alpine package): 7.1.2-r0 - 7.2.0-r0

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=14dbfd18e91da1bc3429105cd84d52087ef20cfb
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=1e6b21459f8e485edb2b303646ab3726e05d6b63
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=bd4e89c6a26bf7c247c3335b8a7aef053815dfc7


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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