CVE-2021-32288
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.03%
Last modified
CVE-2021-32288 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in heif through v3.6.2. A global-buffer-overflow exists in the function HevcDecoderConfigurationRecord::getPicHeight() located in hevcdecoderconfigrecord.cpp. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in heif through v3.6.2. A global-buffer-overflow exists in the function HevcDecoderConfigurationRecord::getPicHeight() located in hevcdecoderconfigrecord.cpp. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nokia | Heif | <= 3.6.2 |
References
- https://github.com/nokiatech/heif/issues/87Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nokiatech/heif/issues/87Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-32288?
An issue was discovered in heif through v3.6.2. A global-buffer-overflow exists in the function HevcDecoderConfigurationRecord::getPicHeight() located in hevcdecoderconfigrecord.cpp. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.
How severe is CVE-2021-32288?
CVE-2021-32288 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32288?
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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