How severe is CVE-2021-41715?

CVE-2021-41715 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-2021-41715 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-41715?

CVE-2021-41715 affects Libsixel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-41715?

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-2021-41715 published?

CVE-2021-41715 was published on 2022-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-41715

CVE-2021-41715 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libsixel 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Libsixel
Published: 2022-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libsixel 1.10.0 is vulnerable to Use after free in libsixel/src/dither.c:379.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-41715?: libsixel 1.10.0 is vulnerable to Use after free in libsixel/src/dither.c:379.
How severe is CVE-2021-41715?: CVE-2021-41715 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-2021-41715 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-41715?: CVE-2021-41715 affects Libsixel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41715?: 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-2021-41715 published?: CVE-2021-41715 was published on 2022-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/libsixel/libsixel/issues/27

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libsixel:libsixel:1.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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