CVE-2021-40265

Name: CVE-2021-40265
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-22T19:16:21.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40265 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap overflow bug exists FreeImage before 1.18.0 via ofLoad function in PluginJPEG.cpp.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A heap overflow bug exists FreeImage before 1.18.0 via ofLoad function in PluginJPEG.cpp.

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

0.73%

49.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freeimage Project	Freeimage	< 1.18.0

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/bugs/337/Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://sourceforge.net/p/freeimage/bugs/337/Exploit, Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40265?

A heap overflow bug exists FreeImage before 1.18.0 via ofLoad function in PluginJPEG.cpp.

How severe is CVE-2021-40265?

CVE-2021-40265 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40265?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-40265?

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Source: NVD / NIST