CVE-2026-59991
📛 CVE Title
psd-tools: Uncontrolled memory allocation in psd-tools composite/numpy via crafted PSD geometry
Description
psd-tools is a Python package for working with Adobe Photoshop PSD files. Prior to 1.17.4, PSDImage.composite() and PSDImage.numpy() allocated output buffers from attacker-controlled PSD header geometry, including width, height, channels, depth, and per-layer rectangles, before validating those values against the available file data. A tiny crafted PSD could therefore cause multi-gigabyte memory allocation, and PSDImage.composite() could return a black image with only a warning instead of raising an exception. Services that composite untrusted PSD files could be terminated by out-of-memory handling. This issue is fixed in version 1.17.4.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- GitHub_M
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.5 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H- Effective score
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-789 - Reserved
- 2026-07-07
- Published
- 2026-09-22 19:11 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-09-22 19:37 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/59xxx/CVE-2026-59991.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2026-59991 — psd-tools: Uncontrolled memory allocation in psd-tools composite/numpy via crafted PSD geometry
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
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- NVD published
- 2026-09-22 20:17:04 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-09-22 20:17:04 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.5 / 10 HIGH source: security-advisories@github.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 3.9 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.6 / 10
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-09-23 02:47 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2026-84808 - Assigner
- GitHub_M
- Published
- Sep 22, 2026, 7:11:38 PM
- Updated
- Sep 22, 2026, 7:37:39 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.5 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.0000
- Vendors
- psd-tools
- Products
-
psd-tools (< 1.17.4)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-8q6g-vjhf-jp8m
ENISA description: psd-tools is a Python package for working with Adobe Photoshop PSD files. Prior to 1.17.4, PSDImage.composite() and PSDImage.numpy() allocated output buffers from attacker-controlled PSD header geometry, including width, height, channels, depth, and per-layer rectangles, before validating those values against the available file data. A tiny crafted PSD could therefore cause multi-gigabyte memory allocation, and PSDImage.composite() could return a black image with only a warning instead of raising an exception. Services that composite untrusted PSD files could be terminated by out-of-memory handling. This issue is fixed in version 1.17.4.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| psd-tools | psd-tools |
< 1.17.4 (affected)
|
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Vendor references (3)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
- https://github.com/psd-tools/psd-tools/security/advisories/GHSA-8q6g-vjhf-jp8m x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/psd-tools/psd-tools/commit/a3d9a53ad51e667b5772a4f636ca6f2e16f4b271 x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/psd-tools/psd-tools/releases/tag/v1.17.4 x_refsource_MISC
Web references (0)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
No web references attached yet.
NVD-tagged references (4)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://github.com/psd-tools/psd-tools/commit/a3d9a53ad51e667b5772a4f636ca6f2e16f4b271 security-advisories@github.com
- https://github.com/psd-tools/psd-tools/releases/tag/v1.17.4 security-advisories@github.com
- https://github.com/psd-tools/psd-tools/security/advisories/GHSA-8q6g-vjhf-jp8m security-advisories@github.com
- https://github.com/psd-tools/psd-tools/security/advisories/GHSA-8q6g-vjhf-jp8m 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Remediations (10)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:access.redhat.com
Overall, you have the following options: Upgrade to a supported product version that includes a fix for this vulnerability (recommended). Apply a mitigation (if one exists). Customers with the Technical Account Manager (TAM) RHEL Security Select Add-on can review this CVE directly with their TAM.
2026-09-23 15:18 UTC -
web:helpx.adobe.com
This page contains important information regarding security vulnerabilities that could affect specific versions of Adobe products. Use this information to take the prescribed corrective actions.
2026-09-23 15:18 UTC -
web:sec.cloudapps.cisco.com
On September 16, 2026 , the Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) published the advisories that are listed in the following tables. To remediate these vulnerabilities, Cisco strongly recommends that customers upgrade to the fixed software that is indicated in the advisories. For more information about changes in Cisco PSIRT vulnerability disclosure, see Strengthening the ...
2026-09-23 15:18 UTC -
web:security-tracker.debian.org
Vulnerable and fixed packages The table below lists information on source packages.
2026-09-23 15:18 UTC -
web:senserva.com
Every Microsoft security patch (KB) and the CVEs it fixes, with severity, CVSS, and CISA KEV status. Cross-linked to the CVE reference.
2026-09-23 15:18 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
Be aware that the update in the Microsoft Download Center applies to the Microsoft Installer (.msi)-based edition of Office 2016. It doesn't apply to the Office 2016 Click-to-Run editions, such as Microsoft Office 365 Home. (See What version of Office am I using?) How to get and install the update Method 1: Microsoft Update This update is available from Microsoft Update. When you turn on ...
2026-09-23 15:18 UTC -
web:support.microsoft.com
This out-of-band (OOB) update for Windows 11, version 25H2 and Windows 11, version 24H2 (KB5121768) is cumulative. It includes all improvements from previous security and non-security updates, along with an additional fix . Improvements This OOB update includes the following improvement: [System Performance] This update addresses an issue affecting a limited number of devices with an Intel ...
2026-09-23 15:18 UTC -
web:support.sap.com
SAP security Patch Day Bulletin This post shares the information on security notes that remediate vulnerabilities discovered in SAP products. SAP strongly recommends that the customer visits the support portal and applies patches on priority to protect their SAP landscape. On 9th of June 2026 , SAP security patch day saw the release of 15 new security notes.
2026-09-23 15:18 UTC -
web:www.sentinelone.com
CVE - 2026 -59999 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in OpenSSH before 10.4. Learn about its impact, affected versions, and mitigation methods.
2026-09-23 15:18 UTC -
web:www.suse.com
Secure your Linux systems from CVE - 2026 -59999. Stay ahead of potential threats with the latest security updates from SUSE.
2026-09-23 15:18 UTC
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