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CVE-2021-28021

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.33%

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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
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.33%

67.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Stb ProjectStb2.26
FedoraprojectFedora34
FedoraprojectFedora35
DebianDebian Linux10.0

References

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST