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.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/bigcat88/pillow_heif/security/advisories/GHSA-5gjj-6r7v-ph3x
Patch x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/bigcat88/pillow_heif/commit/8305a15d3780c533b762578cbe987d27a2c59c7a
Release Notes x_refsource_misc
https://github.com/bigcat88/pillow_heif/releases/tag/v1.3.0
Scores
CVSS v3
9.1
EPSS
0.0063
EPSS Percentile
45.3%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
poc
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-190
CWE-125
Status
published
Products (1)
bigcat88/pillow-heif
< 1.3.0
Published
Feb 27, 2026
Tracked Since
Feb 28, 2026