CVE-2026-35591: Possible heap-based buffer overflow when decoding TIFF image containing well-crafted tile

Published Jul 20, 2026
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
libvips libvips<=8.18.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade libvips to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.18.2

Event History

Jul 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-35591?

CVE-2026-35591 has a high severity rating of 7.

2

How can I fix CVE-2026-35591?

To fix CVE-2026-35591, upgrade libvips to version 8.18.2 or later.

3

What is the risk associated with CVE-2026-35591?

The risk associated with CVE-2026-35591 is rated at 61, indicating a significant potential impact.

4

What types of images are affected by CVE-2026-35591?

CVE-2026-35591 affects TIFF images that contain JPEG or JPEG2000-encoded tiles.

5

What exploit does CVE-2026-35591 pose?

CVE-2026-35591 poses a potential buffer overflow vulnerability when processing certain TIFF images.

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