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CVE-2014-1933

2.1 · LOW

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 mak…

Published Apr 17, 2014pythonCWE-264EPSS 0.45%

Overview

CVE-2014-1933 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting python pillow. It was published on April 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from python. Update pillow to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
pythonpillow0Affected
pythonwarepython_imaging_library0Affected

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00002.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/10/15Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/11/1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/65513Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2168-1GitHubgithub.com/python-imaging/Pillow/commit/4e9f367dfd3f04c8f5d23f7f759ec12782e10ee7Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00002.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/10/15Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/11/1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1933?

CVE-2014-1933 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting python pillow. It was published on April 17, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-1933?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1933?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from python. Update pillow to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-1933?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-1933 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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