CVE-2014-9601: Input Validation

Published Jan 16, 2015
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Updated

Pillow before 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a compressed text chunk in a PNG image that has a large size when it is decompressed.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
pip/pillow<2.7.0
2.7.0
Python Pillow<=2.6.2
Oracle Solaris=11.2
Fedoraproject Fedora=21
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2

Event History

Jan 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:05 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-9601?

CVE-2014-9601 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-9601?

To fix CVE-2014-9601, upgrade Pillow to version 2.7.0 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2014-9601?

The impact of CVE-2014-9601 is that it allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service by exploiting compressed text chunks in PNG images.

4

Which versions of Pillow are affected by CVE-2014-9601?

Pillow versions prior to 2.7.0 are affected by CVE-2014-9601.

5

Can CVE-2014-9601 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-9601 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted PNG images.

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