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CVE-2026-28231
CRITICAL9.1
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
References
https://github.com/bigcat88/pillow_heif/commit/8305a15d3780c533b762578cbe987d27a2c59c7a(security-advisories@github.com)
https://github.com/bigcat88/pillow_heif/releases/tag/v1.3.0(security-advisories@github.com)
https://github.com/bigcat88/pillow_heif/security/advisories/GHSA-5gjj-6r7v-ph3x(security-advisories@github.com)
IOC Correlations
No correlations recorded
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