CVE-2026-59205

python-pillow PillowVulnerabilityCVSS 7.5PoC

Pillow is a Python imaging library. Prior to 12.3.0, Pillow's ImageCms.ImageCmsTransform.apply(im, imOut) API can trigger controlled native heap corruption when the caller supplies an output image whose mode does not match the transform's declared output mode. This issue is fixed in version 12.3.0.

A public proof-of-concept or exploit code is available, raising the risk of active exploitation. No distribution fix is listed yet; apply vendor mitigations and monitor.

Recommended action: Track your distribution's security tracker and apply the fix as soon as it ships.

CVE-2026-59205 python-pillow Pillow Vulnerability

Severity metrics

CVSS 3.1 : 7.5 HIGH

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Confidentiality impactNone

Integrity impactNone

Availability impactHigh

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected & fixed versions by distribution

Versions are the native distribution strings (backport-aware): RHEL/Debian/SUSE backport fixes, so compare with the distro version comparator (dpkg / rpm / vercmp), not the upstream version.

No affected package in the tracked watchlist yet (Debian, Ubuntu, Arch, SUSE, Red Hat...). Triage may still be pending.

Sources

Advisory NVD CVE.org

Published 2026-07-14 · updated 2026-07-26 · source: NVD