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CVE-2026-28231

CRITICAL
9.1

Description

pillow_heif is a Python library for working with HEIF images and plugin for Pillow. Prior to version 1.3.0, an integer overflow in the encode path buffer validation of `_pillow_heif.c` allows an attacker to bypass bounds checks by providing large image dimensions, resulting in a heap out-of-bounds read. This can lead to information disclosure (server heap memory leaking into encoded images) or denial of service (process crash). No special configuration is required — this triggers under default settings. Version 1.3.0 fixes the issue.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score9.1
SeverityCRITICAL
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Attack VectorNETWORK
ComplexityLOW
Privileges RequiredNONE
User InteractionNONE
Published2/27/2026
Last Modified3/4/2026
Sourcenvd
Honeypot Sightings0

Affected Products

bigcat88:pillow-heif

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125CWE-190

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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