CVE-2014-9601: Input Validation
Published Jan 16, 2015
·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.