CVE-2021-28233
CVE-2021-28233 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ok-file-formats Project Ok-file-formats with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Ok-file-formats Project Ok-file-formats
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in ok-file-formats 1 via the ok_jpg_generate_huffman_table function in ok_jpg.c.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-28233?
- Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in ok-file-formats 1 via the ok_jpg_generate_huffman_table function in ok_jpg.c.
- How severe is CVE-2021-28233?
- CVE-2021-28233 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-28233 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-28233?
- CVE-2021-28233 affects Ok-file-formats Project Ok-file-formats. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-28233?
- 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-2021-28233 published?
- CVE-2021-28233 was published on 2021-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ok-file-formats_project:ok-file-formats:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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