Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.1 update for python-pillow
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-22816 CVE-2022-22817 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-125 CWE-749 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
python-pillow (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU60002
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22816
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
python-pillow (Red Hat package): 5.1.1-10.el8_1 - 5.1.1-11.el8_1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:python-pillow_redhat_package:5.1.1-10.el8_1:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:python-pillow_redhat_package:5.1.1-11.el8_1:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:0669
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) Exposed dangerous method or function
EUVDB-ID: #VU60003
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-2022-22817
CWE-ID:
CWE-749 - Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
Install updates from vendor's website.
python-pillow (Red Hat package): 5.1.1-10.el8_1 - 5.1.1-11.el8_1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for x86_64 - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:python-pillow_redhat_package:5.1.1-10.el8_1:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:python-pillow_redhat_package:5.1.1-11.el8_1:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_for_ibm_power_le_-_update_services_for_sap_solutions:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:0669
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.
