CVE-2026-96642 | python-pillow Pillow up to 12.x src/PIL/TarIO.py TarIO resource consumption

October 21, 2026 Yanac

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in python-pillow Pillow up to 12.x. This vulnerability affects the function TarIO of the file src/PIL/TarIO.py. This manipulation causes resource consumption.

The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-96642. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

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