CVE-2014-3589: Input Validation
First published: Mon Aug 25 2014(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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/pillow | >=2.5<2.5.2 | 2.5.2 |
| pip/pillow | <2.3.2 | 2.3.2 |
| Python Imaging Library (PIL) | ||
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | <=2.3.1 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.3.0 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.5.0 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.5.1 | |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | =2.5.2 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3589
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/205e056f8f9b06ed7b925cf8aa0874bc4aaf8a7d
- https://pypi.python.org/pypi/Pillow/2.3.2
- https://pypi.python.org/pypi/Pillow/2.5.2
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-04/msg00056.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3009
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/5efeed77666bfd17708f3434b1d2daa9db1e1335
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/d47611e6fbb808ea109366781dd76559ffb80bcd
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-cfmr-38g9-f2h7 (Advisory)
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59825
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pillow/PYSEC-2014-10.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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