How severe is CVE-2008-6621?

CVE-2008-6621 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-6621 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6621?

CVE-2008-6621 primarily affects Graphicsmagick. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6621?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-6621 published?

CVE-2008-6621 was published on 2009-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6621

CVE-2008-6621 is a high-severity vulnerability in Graphicsmagick with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Graphicsmagick
Published: 2009-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in GraphicsMagick before 1.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors in DPX images. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6621?: Unspecified vulnerability in GraphicsMagick before 1.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors in DPX images. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-6621?: CVE-2008-6621 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-6621 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6621?: CVE-2008-6621 primarily affects Graphicsmagick. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6621?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-6621 published?: CVE-2008-6621 was published on 2009-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.1.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:graphicsmagick:graphicsmagick:1.2.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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