QID 356406

Date Published: 2023-10-19

QID 356406: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for python-pillow : ALAS2-2023-2286

The (1) load_djpeg function in jpegimageplugin.py, (2) ghostscript function in epsimageplugin.py, (3) load function in iptcimageplugin.py, and (4) _copy function in image.py in python image library (pil) 1.1.7 and earlier and pillow before 2.3.1 do not properly create temporary files, which allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files and obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack on the temporary file. (
( CVE-2014-1932) 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. (
( CVE-2014-1933) python image library (pil) 1.1.7 and earlier and pillow 2.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors related to( CVE-2014-1932, possibly jpegimageplugin.py. (
( CVE-2014-3007)

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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.6 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Critical - 10 severity.

Solution

Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2023-2286 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.

Vendor References

ALAS2-2023-2286 - alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2023-2286.html

CVEs related to QID 356406

CVE-2014-1933 | CVE-2014-3007 | CVE-2014-1932 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
ALAS2-2023-2286	amazon linux 2		alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2023-2286.html

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