CVE-2021-40265
CVE-2021-40265 is a high-severity vulnerability in Freeimage Project Freeimage 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)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Freeimage Project Freeimage
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A heap overflow bug exists FreeImage before 1.18.0 via ofLoad function in PluginJPEG.cpp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-40265?
- A heap overflow bug exists FreeImage before 1.18.0 via ofLoad function in PluginJPEG.cpp.
- How severe is CVE-2021-40265?
- CVE-2021-40265 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-2021-40265 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-40265?
- CVE-2021-40265 affects Freeimage Project Freeimage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-40265?
- 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-2021-40265 published?
- CVE-2021-40265 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:freeimage_project:freeimage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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