Red Hat Security Advisory: python-pillow security update
Affects Red Hat python-pillowSource GCVE Database
Mentioned vulnerabilities
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.5 High : upgrade Red Hat pillow to 12.3.0 soon.
Data as of 31 Oct 2026, 20:20 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 35% 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 6 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 31 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Pillow and pillow to 12.3.0.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| python-pillowPillow | Affected
| Fixed in
|
PyPIpillowpkg:pypi/pillowOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
|
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AI-suggested
Red Hat has released updated python-pillow packages for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 variants that address these denial of service vulnerabilities. Users should apply the available updates as described in the Red Hat advisory RHSA-2026:48759 to remediate these issues. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Description
Multiple denial of service vulnerabilities have been identified in the python-pillow library, specifically involving crafted font and image files. These include issues with BDF font files, GD 2.x image files, PCF font data, and excessive memory allocation during font file processing. Red Hat has issued an important security advisory providing updates to address these vulnerabilities in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 variants.
References
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:48759 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/ (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2497452 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2497455 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2497464 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2497466 (opens in a new tab)
- security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2026/rhsa-2026_48759.json (opens in a new tab)