UNKNOWN CVSS 4.4
Published: 2014-04-17

CVE-2014-1932

python pillow Security Advisory (CVE-2014-1932)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2014-1932 impacting python pillow. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.4 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The (1) load_djpeg function in JpegImagePlugin.py, (2) Ghostscript function in EpsImagePlugin.py, (3) load function in IptcImagePlugin.py, and (4) _copy function in Image.py in Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow before 2.3.1 do not properly create temporary files, which allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files and obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack on the temporary file.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product python / pillow
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-59

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2014-1932 impacting python pillow.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2014-1932.yaml
id: cve-2014-1932

info:
  name: python pillow - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2014-1932 affecting python pillow.
    Evaluation: The (1) load_djpeg function in JpegImagePlugin.py, (2) Ghostscript function in EpsImagePlugin.py, (3) load function in IptcImagePlugin.py, and (4) _co...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2014-1932
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 4.4
    cve-id: CVE-2014-1932
    cwe-id: CWE-59
  tags: cve,cve-2014-1932,python,pillow,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "pillow"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2014-1932.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2014-1932
# Target: python pillow | CVSS: 4.4 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2014-1932 (python pillow)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against python pillow scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2014-1932.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2014-1932
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install pillow 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade pillow 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update pillow

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i pillow 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i pillow

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2014-1932 in python pillow?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update python pillow packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2014-1932?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2014-1932?

CVE-2014-1932 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.4 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.4
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2014-1932
Weakness CWE-59
Vendor python
Product pillow
Published 2014-04-17
Vector AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P