CVE-2014-3589: Input Validation

Published Aug 25, 2014
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Updated

PIL/IcnsImagePlugin.py in Python Imaging Library (PIL) and Pillow before 2.3.2 and 2.5.x before 2.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted block size.

Other sources

PIL/IcnsImagePlugin.py in Python Imaging Library (PIL) and Pillow before 2.3.2 and 2.5.x before 2.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted block size.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
pip/pillow>=2.5<2.5.2
2.5.2
pip/pillow<2.3.2
2.3.2
Debian Python-imaging
Python Pillow<=2.3.1
Python Pillow=2.3.0
Python Pillow=2.5.0
Python Pillow=2.5.1
Python Pillow=2.5.2
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2

Event History

Aug 25, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
02:05 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-3589?

CVE-2014-3589 has a severity level classified as moderate due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-3589?

To fix CVE-2014-3589, upgrade to Pillow version 2.5.2 or later, or 2.3.2 for earlier versions.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3589?

CVE-2014-3589 affects Pillow versions prior to 2.5.2 and 2.3.x versions below 2.3.2.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2014-3589?

CVE-2014-3589 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a crafted block size in the IcnsImagePlugin.py.

5

Is CVE-2014-3589 specific to certain operating systems?

CVE-2014-3589 can affect multiple operating systems that utilize the vulnerable versions of the Pillow library.

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