CVE-2021-28308
CVE-2021-28308 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Fltk Project Fltk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Fltk Project Fltk
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in the fltk crate before 0.15.3 for Rust. There is an out-of bounds read because the pixmap constructor lacks pixmap input validation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-28308?
- An issue was discovered in the fltk crate before 0.15.3 for Rust. There is an out-of bounds read because the pixmap constructor lacks pixmap input validation.
- How severe is CVE-2021-28308?
- CVE-2021-28308 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-28308 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-28308?
- CVE-2021-28308 affects Fltk Project Fltk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-28308?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2021-28308 published?
- CVE-2021-28308 was published on 2021-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:fltk_project:fltk:*:*:*:*:*:rust:*:*
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