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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| bigcat88 | pillow_heif | < 1.3.0 |
References
- https://github.com/bigcat88/pillow_heif/commit/8305a15d3780c533b762578cbe987d27a2c59c7aPatch
- https://github.com/bigcat88/pillow_heif/releases/tag/v1.3.0Product, Release Notes
- https://github.com/bigcat88/pillow_heif/security/advisories/GHSA-5gjj-6r7v-ph3xExploit, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Feb 27, 2026
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed