CVE-2014-3589: Pillow denial of service via Crafted Block Size
7.5
CVSS Score
3.1
Basic Information
CVE ID
GHSA ID
EPSS Score
0.80929%
CWE
Published
5/14/2022
Updated
10/8/2024
KEV Status
No
Technology
Python
Technical Details
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Package Name | Ecosystem | Vulnerable Versions | First Patched Version |
---|---|---|---|
pillow | pip | < 2.3.2 | 2.3.2 |
pillow | pip | >= 2.5, < 2.5.2 | 2.5.2 |
Vulnerability Intelligence
Miggo AI
Root Cause Analysis
The vulnerability stems from missing input validation in the ICNS image parser. The GitHub patch adds a critical check for 'blocksize <= 0' in IcnsImagePlugin.py's init method, which directly addresses CVE-2014-3589. The unpatched code allowed malicious block sizes to trigger denial of service via invalid memory operations. The function's role in parsing ICNS headers and the explicit fix in this method confirm its vulnerability.