CVE-2021-32298

Name: CVE-2021-32298
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-20T16:15:11.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-32298 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in libiff through 20190123. A global-buffer-overflow exists in the function IFF_errorId located in error.c. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in libiff through 20190123. A global-buffer-overflow exists in the function IFF_errorId located in error.c. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libiff Project	Libiff	<= 20190123

References

https://github.com/svanderburg/libiff/issues/10Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/svanderburg/libiff/issues/10Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-32298?

An issue was discovered in libiff through 20190123. A global-buffer-overflow exists in the function IFF_errorId located in error.c. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.

How severe is CVE-2021-32298?

CVE-2021-32298 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32298?

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