Out-of-bounds Read Vulnerability in Pillow by Python Imaging Library
CVE-2021-25291
7.5HIGH
What is CVE-2021-25291?
An issue was identified in Pillow prior to version 8.1.1 that results in an out-of-bounds read within the TiffDecode.c file. This vulnerability occurs during the processing of TiffreadRGBATile, where invalid tile boundaries can lead to unintended memory access. Such weaknesses can potentially be exploited to compromise application integrity, making it crucial for users to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate risks.