CVE-2026-112898

Pillow: Image.quantize() with empty palette leaks uninitialized stack memory

CVSS score

6.9

EPSS probability

—

Risk score

0.7

Published

7 h ago

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Patch status has not yet been verified

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Pillow Memory Disclosure Vulnerability

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Short explanation

CVE-2026-112898 in the Pillow library allows the disclosure of uninitialized stack memory when using an empty palette [S0].

Why does it matter?

Attackers can obtain stack contents, such as addresses and stack-canary data, via a controlled palette image [S0].

What should be done?

Upgrade to version 13.0.0 or later [S0].
Follow vendor security advisories [S0].

Chain of evidence and sources2 verified claims

Pillow kütüphanesinin 9.1.0 ile 13.0.0 sürümleri arasında Image.quantize() fonksiyonu boş palet ile çağrıldığında yığın belleği sızdırabilir.

S0 · daybreach-canonical S1 · cvelist

Bu zafiyet bellek bozulmasına veya süreç çökmesine yol açmadan adreslerin ve stack-canary verilerinin okunmasına izin verir.

S0 · daybreach-canonical S1 · cvelist

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Pillow is a Python imaging library. From 9.1.0 until 13.0.0, Pillow can disclose uninitialized stack memory when Image.quantize() uses an empty palette. ImagingPaletteCacheUpdate() leaves a local cache array uninitialized when the palette has zero entries, and the conversion path emits those bytes as output pixel indices. An attacker who controls the palette image can obtain stack contents from a returned PNG or GIF. This can disclose addresses and stack-canary data without an out-of-bounds access, memory corruption, or process crash. This issue is fixed in version 13.0.0.

CVSS vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

CWE: CWE-457

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IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-112898 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

ID	VENDOR	PRODUCT	ACTION
1	python-pillow	Pillow	View

Total affected vendors: 1|Products: 1

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

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SCORE	VERSION	SEVERITY	VECTOR	SOURCE
6.9	CVSS V4_0	MEDIUM	CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N	CVE CNA
6.9	CVSS V40	MEDIUM	CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X	NVD

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Patch status unknown

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-112898 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-457: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-457

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-112898 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL Injection CAPEC-126: Path Traversal CAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden

PermissionsGerekmiyor

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Official Sources and Advisories

https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/security/advisories/GHSA-rfgq-q3w2-pmv2vendor-advisory https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/commit/13943c8f857b22f073d30f0ef9b725a0d255f1a4vendor-advisory https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow/releases/tag/13.0.0vendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.9 / 10

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone required

User InteractionNone required

Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low

Integrity (Bütünlük)None

Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

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python-pillow

Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-457

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Pillow: Image.quantize() with empty palette leaks uninitialized stack memory

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