CVE-2021-28277
CVE-2021-28277 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jhead Project Jhead with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Jhead Project Jhead
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilty exists in jhead 3.04 and 3.05 is affected by: Buffer Overflow via the RemoveUnknownSections function in jpgfile.c.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-28277?
- A Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilty exists in jhead 3.04 and 3.05 is affected by: Buffer Overflow via the RemoveUnknownSections function in jpgfile.c.
- How severe is CVE-2021-28277?
- CVE-2021-28277 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-28277 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-28277?
- CVE-2021-28277 primarily affects Jhead Project Jhead. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-28277?
- 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-2021-28277 published?
- CVE-2021-28277 was published on 2022-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:jhead_project:jhead:3.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:jhead_project:jhead:3.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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