CVE-2014-1933

Public Exploit

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.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory opensuse.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/10/15 mailing list
https://github.com/python-imaging/Pillow/commit/4e9f367dfd3f04c8f5d23f7f759ec12782e10ee7 patch exploit
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/11/1 mailing list
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2168-1 vendor advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00002.html vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65513 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-1933?
CVE-2014-1933 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-1933?
To fix CVE-2014-1933, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-1933 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2014-1933 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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