Pillow: From 5.1.0 until 12.3.0, PdfParser.PdfStream.decode()
Affects pillowSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High · fixed in 12.3.0 : patch pillow soon.
Data as of 5 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 32% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 12.3.0
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 4 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSpillowpkg:deb/ubuntu/pillow?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 24.04 LTSpillowpkg:deb/ubuntu/pillow?arch=source&distro=nobleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu 22.04 LTSpillowpkg:deb/ubuntu/pillow?arch=source&distro=jammyOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSpillowpkg:deb/ubuntu/pillow?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTSpillow-python2pkg:deb/ubuntu/pillow-python2?arch=source&distro=esm-apps/focalOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTSpillowpkg:deb/ubuntu/pillow?arch=source&distro=esm-infra/bionicOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Upgrade Pillow to version 12.3.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation is indicated or required.
Description
A vulnerability in the Pillow Python imaging library versions from 5.1.0 up to 12.3.0 allows crafted PDF streams to cause memory exhaustion. The issue arises because PdfParser.PdfStream.decode() calls zlib.decompress() with a buffer size based on the PDF stream Length field without limiting the decompressed output size. This flaw is fixed in version 12.3.0.
References
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-59200 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-59200 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/security/advisories/GHSA-jjj6-mw9f-p565 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/pull/9718 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/releases/tag/12.3.0 (opens in a new tab)