Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Python Imaging Library by Pillow
CVE-2021-34552
9.8CRITICAL
What is CVE-2021-34552?
The Pillow and Python Imaging Library (PIL) prior to version 8.3.0 contain a buffer overflow vulnerability in the 'convert' function. Attackers can exploit this by supplying specially crafted parameters, potentially leading to memory corruption or execution of arbitrary code. This poses a significant risk as it could allow unauthorized actions on affected systems, making it crucial for users to upgrade to the latest versions to mitigate these risks.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved