Audit Linux privileges now to limit compromise, escalation, and system-wide damage. Review Linux Privileges×

Alerts This Week
Warning Icon 1 598
Alerts This Week
Warning Icon 1 598

SUSE Python-Pillow Important Memory Allocation Risks 2026-22626-1

suse
Calendar Grey July 16, 2026
Scroller Suse
Five vulnerabilities in python-Pillow resolved with this important update for SUSE systems, urging swift installation.
A critical security update for python-Pillow addresses five vulnerabilities affecting SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0, including potential arbitrary code execution and excessive ...

Summary

## This update for python-Pillow fixes the following issues * CVE-2026-42311: malicious PSD file processing can lead to arbitrary code execution (bsc#1270404). * CVE-2026-54059: crafted PCF font data can cause excessive memory allocation (bsc#1270409). * CVE-2026-54060: fonts can trigger excessive memory allocation during conversion or saving (bsc#1270410). * CVE-2026-55379: bypass of decompression bomb protection allows excessive memory allocation (bsc#1270411). * CVE-2026-55380: crafted `.gd` file can trigger excessive C-heap allocation when loaded (bsc#1270412). ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:

Topics%20covered

Topics Covered

security advisory SuSE arbitrary code execution important memory allocation python-pillow

References

* bsc#1270404

* bsc#1270409

* bsc#1270410

* bsc#1270411

* bsc#1270412

Cross-

* CVE-2026-42311

* CVE-2026-54059

* CVE-2026-54060

* CVE-2026-55379

* CVE-2026-55380

CVSS scores:

* CVE-2026-42311 ( SUSE ): 8.6

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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

* CVE-2026-42311 ( SUSE ): 7.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

* CVE-2026-42311 ( NVD ): 8.6

CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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

* CVE-2026-42311 ( NVD ): 7.8 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity
important
Lowest
Low
Medium
High
Critical

Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2026:22626-1
Release Date: 2026-07-10T09:37:43Z
Rating: important

Topics%20covered

Topics Covered

security advisory SuSE arbitrary code execution important memory allocation python-pillow

Get the latest News and Insights

Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.