CVE-2014-1932
First published: Wed Jan 29 2014(Updated: )
The (1) `load_djpeg` function in `JpegImagePlugin.py`, (2) `Ghostscript` function in `EpsImagePlugin.py`, (3) `load` function in `IptcImagePlugin.py`, and (4) `_copy` function in `Image.py` in Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow before 2.3.1 do not properly create temporary files, which allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files and obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack on the temporary file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/pillow | 8.1.2+dfsg-0.3+deb11u2 9.4.0-1.1+deb12u1 10.4.0-1 | |
| pip/pillow | <2.3.1 | 2.3.1 |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | <=2.3.0 | |
| Python Imaging Library (PIL) | <=1.1.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1932
- https://github.com/python-imaging/Pillow/commit/4e9f367dfd3f04c8f5d23f7f759ec12782e10ee7
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=737059
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00002.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/11/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2168-1
- https://web.archive.org/web/20170103151725/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65511
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x895-2wrm-hvp7 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65511
- https://github.com/wiredfool/Pillow/commit/1e331e3e6a40141ca8eee4f5da9f74e895423b66
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-1932
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-1933
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pillow/PYSEC-2014-22.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-1932?
CVE-2014-1932 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1932?
To fix CVE-2014-1932, upgrade Pillow to version 2.3.1 or later.
Which versions of Pillow are affected by CVE-2014-1932?
CVE-2014-1932 affects Pillow versions earlier than 2.3.1.
What software does CVE-2014-1932 impact?
CVE-2014-1932 impacts the Python Imaging Library (PIL) version 1.1.7 and earlier, as well as Pillow versions before 2.3.1.
Is CVE-2014-1932 present in Debian packages?
Yes, CVE-2014-1932 is present in specific Debian releases of Pillow prior to version 8.1.2+dfsg-0.3+deb11u2.
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