Arch Linux update for python-pillow



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-34552
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Arch Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

python-pillow
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Arch Linux

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU68607

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-34552

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 untrusted input. A remote attacker with ability to pass controlled parameters directly into a convert function can 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

Update the affected package python-pillow to version 8.3.0-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Arch Linux: All versions

python-pillow: before 8.3.0-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-202107-26


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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