CVE-2021-28021
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.33%
Last modified
CVE-2021-28021 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow vulnerability in function stbi__extend_receive in stb_image.h in stb 2.26 via a crafted JPEG file.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow vulnerability in function stbi__extend_receive in stb_image.h in stb 2.26 via a crafted JPEG file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Stb Project | Stb | 2.26 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/1108Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nothings/stb/issues/1108Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-28021?
Buffer overflow vulnerability in function stbi__extend_receive in stb_image.h in stb 2.26 via a crafted JPEG file.
How severe is CVE-2021-28021?
CVE-2021-28021 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-28021?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2021
- CVE-2021-27999A SQL injection vulnerability was discovered in the editid p…4.9
- CVE-2021-28000A persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability was discover…4.8
- CVE-2021-28001A cross-site scripting vulnerability was discovered in the C…5.4
- CVE-2021-28002A persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability was discover…5.4
- CVE-2021-28006Web Based Quiz System 1.0 is affected by cross-site scriptin…6.1
- CVE-2021-28007Web Based Quiz System 1.0 is affected by cross-site scriptin…6.1
- CVE-2021-28022Blind SQL injection in the login form in ServiceTonic Helpde…7.5
- CVE-2021-28023Arbitrary file upload in Service import feature in ServiceTo…9.8
- CVE-2021-28024Unauthorized system access in the login form in ServiceTonic…9.8
- CVE-2021-28025Integer Overflow vulnerability in qsvghandler.cpp in Qt qtsv…5.5
- CVE-2021-28026jpeg-xl v0.3.2 is affected by a heap buffer overflow in /lib…7.8
- CVE-2021-28027An issue was discovered in the bam crate before 0.1.3 for Ru…9.8
Are you affected by CVE-2021-28021?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST