CVE-2026-35591: libvips is a fast image processing library with low memory needs

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-35591?

libvips: upgrade to 8.18.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-35591 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35591 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-35591 affect?

CVE-2026-35591 affects libvips. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 i

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2026-35591 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting libvips. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 95%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122
Published	2026-07-20
Last modified	2026-08-19

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: libvips

Last updated 2026-08-19 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-20 17:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-19 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libvips libvips UPGRADE

Affected: < 8.18.2

Fixed in: 8.18.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libvips || rpm -q libvips || libvips --version

2. UPGRADE to 8.18.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libvips

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libvips

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-35591?

libvips: upgrade to 8.18.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-35591 being exploited?

CVE-2026-35591 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-35591 affect?

CVE-2026-35591 affects libvips. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). 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 i

How urgent is CVE-2026-35591?

Priority 29/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-33327 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE libvips is a fast image processing library with low memory needs
CVE-2026-33328 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE libvips is a fast image processing library with low memory needs
CVE-2026-35590 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE libvips is a fast image processing library with low memory needs

References

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