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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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. |
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GHSA-r854-96gq-rfg3 | Pillow Temporary file name leakage |
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USN-2168-1 | Python Imaging Library vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T09:58:15.513Z
Reserved: 2014-02-10T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2014-1933

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2014-04-17T14:55:11.120
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2014-1933


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