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CVE-2014-3589: PIL/IcnsImagePlugin.py in Python Imaging Library (PIL) and Pillow before 2.3.2 and 2.5.x before 2.5.2 allows r

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CVE-2014-3589 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting python-imaging, pillow, opensuse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-20
Published2014-08-25
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: debian · opensuse · python

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

debian python-imaging MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy python-imaging || rpm -q python-imaging || python-imaging --version
No fixed or unaffected release known
Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.
python pillow UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.3.1 · 2.3.0 · 2.5.0 · 2.5.1 · 2.5.2
Fixed in: newer than 2.3.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy pillow || rpm -q pillow || pillow --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pillow
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade pillow
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
opensuse opensuse MITIGATE
Affected: 13.2
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 13.2
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-3589?

python-imaging: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; pillow: upgrade to newer than 2.3.1; opensuse: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-3589 being exploited?

CVE-2014-3589 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-3589 affect?

CVE-2014-3589 affects python-imaging, pillow, opensuse. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2014-3589?

Priority 45/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Python vulnerabilities · Debian vulnerabilities

References

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