How severe is CVE-2021-44422?

CVE-2021-44422 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-2021-44422 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-2021-44422?

CVE-2021-44422 affects Opendesign Drawings Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44422?

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-2021-44422 published?

CVE-2021-44422 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44422

CVE-2021-44422 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opendesign Drawings Sdk 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-20.

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-20
Affected product: Opendesign Drawings Sdk
Published: 2021-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An Improper Input Validation Vulnerability exists when reading a BMP file using Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK before 2022.12. Crafted data in a BMP file can trigger a write operation past the end of an allocated buffer, or lead to a heap-based buffer overflow. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44422?: An Improper Input Validation Vulnerability exists when reading a BMP file using Open Design Alliance Drawings SDK before 2022.12. Crafted data in a BMP file can trigger a write operation past the end of an allocated buffer, or lead to a heap-based buffer overflow. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2021-44422?: CVE-2021-44422 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-2021-44422 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-2021-44422?: CVE-2021-44422 affects Opendesign Drawings Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44422?: 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-2021-44422 published?: CVE-2021-44422 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.opendesign.com/security-advisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opendesign:drawings_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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