CVE-2022-30595
CVE-2022-30595 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Python Pillow with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Python Pillow
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
libImaging/TgaRleDecode.c in Pillow 9.1.0 has a heap buffer overflow in the processing of invalid TGA image files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-30595?
- libImaging/TgaRleDecode.c in Pillow 9.1.0 has a heap buffer overflow in the processing of invalid TGA image files.
- How severe is CVE-2022-30595?
- CVE-2022-30595 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-30595 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-30595?
- CVE-2022-30595 affects Python Pillow. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-30595?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-30595 published?
- CVE-2022-30595 was published on 2022-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/blob/main/src/libImaging/TgaRleDecode.c
- https://pillow.readthedocs.io/en/stable/releasenotes/9.1.1.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:python:pillow:9.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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