CVE-2014-9601: Input Validation
First published: Fri 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/pillow | <2.7.0 | 2.7.0 |
| Python Imaging Library (Pillow) | <=2.6.2 | |
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =11.2 | |
| Fedora | =21 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9601
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/1060
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/jan/02/pillow-security-release/
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148442.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-04/msg00056.html
- http://pillow.readthedocs.org/releasenotes/2.7.0.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200227221255/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77758
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-h5rf-vgqx-wjv2 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77758
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pillow/PYSEC-2015-16.yaml
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/jan/02/pillow-security-release
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9601?
To fix CVE-2014-9601, upgrade Pillow to version 2.7.0 or later.
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.
Which versions of Pillow are affected by CVE-2014-9601?
Pillow versions prior to 2.7.0 are affected by CVE-2014-9601.
Can CVE-2014-9601 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-9601 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted PNG images.
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