QID 994910

Date Published: 2023-08-21

QID 994910: Python (Pip) Security Update for pillow (GHSA-x895-2wrm-hvp7)

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.

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

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.6 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.4 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-x895-2wrm-hvp7 for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-x895-2wrm-hvp7 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-x895-2wrm-hvp7

CVEs related to QID 994910

CVE-2014-1932 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-x895-2wrm-hvp7	pillow		github.com/advisories/GHSA-x895-2wrm-hvp7

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