CVE-2014-1933
low
CVSS v3
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CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
2.1
Description
The (1) JpegImagePlugin.py and (2) EpsImagePlugin.py scripts in Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow before 2.3.1 uses the names of temporary files on the command line, which makes it easier for local users to conduct symlink attacks by listing the processes.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 2.4.0-1 |
| sid | Fixed | 2.4.0-1 |
| forky | Fixed | 2.4.0-1 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 2.4.0-1 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 2.4.0-1 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| python | pillow | {"endIncluding":"2.3.0"} | |
| pythonware | python_imaging_library | {"endIncluding":"1.1.7"} | |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00002.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/10/15
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/11/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65513
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2168-1
- https://github.com/python-imaging/Pillow/commit/4e9f367dfd3f04c8f5d23f7f759ec12782e10ee7
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1933
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pillow/PYSEC-2014-23.yaml
- https://github.com/python-imaging/Pillow
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-r854-96gq-rfg3
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-1933
CWEs
CWE-264
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
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