CVE-2026-35591

What it is

libvips is a fast image processing library with low memory needs. The `tiffload` operation in libvips versions before and including 8.18.1 could incorrectly determine the number of channels in a JPEG or JPEG2000-encoded tile within a TIFF image, leading to a possible buffer overflow. This has been patched in version 8.18.2.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-07-20 17:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-08-19 19:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-07-20 17:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-08-19 19:10 UTC

Exploit probability

0.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-122

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Libvips < 8.18.2

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 7.0

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

High

Availability

High