Buffer Over-read Vulnerability in Pillow Image Processing Library

CVE-2022-22816

Summary

A buffer over-read vulnerability exists in the path_getbbox function of the Pillow library prior to version 9.0.0. This issue arises during the initialization of ImagePath.Path, potentially allowing for unintended memory access. Attackers may exploit this flaw to manipulate or retrieve sensitive information, highlighting the importance of updating to secure versions. Users are urged to review the latest security advisories and consider applying the necessary patches to safeguard their applications.

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