CVE-2014-1933

N/A Unknown
Published: April 17, 2014 Modified: May 06, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00002.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/10/15
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/11/1
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65513
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2168-1
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://github.com/python-imaging/Pillow/commit/4e9f367dfd3f04c8f5d23f7f759ec12782e10ee7
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00002.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/10/15
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/11/1
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65513
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2168-1
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://github.com/python-imaging/Pillow/commit/4e9f367dfd3f04c8f5d23f7f759ec12782e10ee7
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

14 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.1%
29th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

python pythonware

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