Unscored severity · published Apr 17, 2014
CVE-2014-1933
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…
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CVSS
0.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.5% · higher than 39% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
PI
Pillow · Python
through 2.3.0 · source: NVD
PI
Python Imaging Library · Pythonware
through 1.1.7 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1933
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2014-1933
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00002.html
www.openwall.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/10/15
www.openwall.com
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/11/1
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65513
www.ubuntu.com
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2168-1
Exploit
https://github.com/python-imaging/Pillow/commit/4e9f367dfd3f04c8f5d23f7f759ec12782e10ee7
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