CVE-2014-1933

python-imaging: temporary file name exposure in process list

Published Apr 17, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-0042 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.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-r854-96gq-rfg3 Pillow Temporary file name leakage
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2168-1 Python Imaging Library vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:58 AM
Reserved
Feb 10, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 17, 2014, 2:55 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:05 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Jan 29, 2014, 12:00 AM