Moderate severityNVD Advisory· Published Apr 17, 2014· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2014-1933
CVE-2014-1933
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.
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Affected packages
Versions sourced from the GitHub Security Advisory.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
pillowPyPI | < 2.3.1 | 2.3.1 |
Affected products
3- cpe:2.3:a:pythonware:python_imaging_library:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Range: <=1.1.7
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
10- github.com/python-imaging/Pillow/commit/4e9f367dfd3f04c8f5d23f7f759ec12782e10ee7nvdExploitPatchWEB
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-r854-96gq-rfg3ghsaADVISORY
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1933ghsaADVISORY
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00002.htmlnvdWEB
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/10/15nvdWEB
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/11/1nvdWEB
- www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2168-1nvdWEB
- github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pillow/PYSEC-2014-23.yamlghsaWEB
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-52nvdWEB
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/65513nvd
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