# CVE-2014-1933: 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 th

- Also known as: GHSA-R854-96GQ-RFG3, PYSEC-2014-23
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 2.3.1
- Published: 2014-04-17 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported
- pillow (PyPI): fixed in 2.3.1

## 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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, pillow, upgrade to a fixed version (2.3.1) per the references below.
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## References

- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/10/15
- https://github.com/python-imaging/Pillow/commit/4e9f367dfd3f04c8f5d23f7f759ec12782e10ee7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/11/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2168-1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00002.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65513

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