CVE-2026-28231
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.
Published:Feb 27, 2026
Last Modified:Apr 17, 2026
EPS:Feb 27, 2026
EPSS Score:0.00027
CVSS Score:9.1
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
Bigcat88
Product
Pillow-heif
Bigcat88
Pillow-heif
Vendor
Bigcat88
Product
Pillow Heif
Bigcat88
Pillow Heif
Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Network
Adjacent
Local
Physical
Privileges Required
None
Low
High
User Interaction
None
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Changed
Confidentiality
None
Low
High
Integrity
None
Low
High
Availability
None
Low
High
