CVE-2014-9601
UnknownEPSS 5.43%
Last modified
CVE-2014-9601 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Pillow before 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a compressed text chunk in a PNG image that has a large size when it is decompressed.. EPSS estimates a 5.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Pillow before 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a compressed text chunk in a PNG image that has a large size when it is decompressed.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Pillow | <= 2.6.2 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.2 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 21 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-04/msg00056.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://pillow.readthedocs.org/releasenotes/2.7.0.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/1060Vendor Advisory
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/jan/02/pillow-security-release/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-04/msg00056.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://pillow.readthedocs.org/releasenotes/2.7.0.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/1060Vendor Advisory
- https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2015/jan/02/pillow-security-release/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-9601?
Pillow before 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a compressed text chunk in a PNG image that has a large size when it is decompressed.
How severe is CVE-2014-9601?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9601 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9601?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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