Python Pillow 2.3.0/2.3.1/2.5.0/2.5.1/2.5.2 input validation

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Python Pillow 2.3.0/2.3.1/2.5.0/2.5.1/2.5.2 (Programming Language Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

PIL/IcnsImagePlugin.py in Python Imaging Library (PIL) and Pillow before 2.3.2 and 2.5.x before 2.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted block size.

The weakness was presented 08/25/2014 by Andrew with Dropbox (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at pypi.python.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2014-3589 since 05/14/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82188 (Debian DLA-41-1 : python-imaging security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 196588 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Pillow Vulnerabilities (USN-3090-1)).

Upgrading to version 2.3.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (95497) and Tenable (82188). See 73690 and 82323 for similar entries.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 82188
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-41-1 : python-imaging security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703009
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3009-1 (python-imaging - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Pillow 2.3.0
Patch: github.com

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Advisory: 205e056f8f9b06ed7b925cf8aa0874bc4aaf8a7d
Researcher: Andrew
Organization: Dropbox
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-3589 (🔍)
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X-Force: 95497
Vulnerability Center: 45973 - Python Imaging Library (PIL) and Pillow Before 2.3.2 and 2.5.2 Remote DoS via a Crafted Block Size, Medium
SecurityFocus: 69352 - Python Imaging Library and Pillow 'PIL/IcnsImagePlugin.py' Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 59825 - Debian update for python-imaging, Less Critical

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Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/28/2022 14:07
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (73), 06/05/2017 10:46 (7), 03/28/2022 14:05 (4), 03/28/2022 14:07 (1)
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