CVE & CISA-KEV Catalog

CVE-2014-1933

LOW
2.1
CVSS v2
NVD

Description

The (1) JpegImagePlugin.py and (2) EpsImagePlugin.py scripts in Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow before 2.3.1 uses the names of temporary files on the command line, which makes it easier for local users to conduct symlink attacks by listing the processes.

How to fix

Remediation Available
pillowDebian
Fixed in:2.4.0-1CVE-2014-1933
Fixed in:2.4.0-1CVE-2014-1933
Fixed in:2.4.0-1CVE-2014-1933
Fixed in:2.4.0-1CVE-2014-1933

Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v2 Vector

No CVSS vector data available.

Exploit Intelligence

0.45%probability of exploitation in 30 days
36thpercentile

Low risk: more likely to be exploited than 36% of all known CVEs.

References

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