CVE-2021-28427
CVE-2021-28427 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xnview 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-120.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Xnview
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in XNView version 2.49.3, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted TIFF file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-28427?
- Buffer Overflow vulnerability in XNView version 2.49.3, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted TIFF file.
- How severe is CVE-2021-28427?
- CVE-2021-28427 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-2021-28427 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-28427?
- CVE-2021-28427 affects Xnview. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-28427?
- 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-2021-28427 published?
- CVE-2021-28427 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:xnview:xnview:2.49.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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