CVE-2021-44917
CVE-2021-44917 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnuplot with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-369.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-369
- Affected product: Gnuplot
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A Divide by Zero vulnerability exists in gnuplot 5.4 in the boundary3d function in graph3d.c, which could cause a Arithmetic exception and application crash.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-44917?
- A Divide by Zero vulnerability exists in gnuplot 5.4 in the boundary3d function in graph3d.c, which could cause a Arithmetic exception and application crash.
- How severe is CVE-2021-44917?
- CVE-2021-44917 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-44917 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-44917?
- CVE-2021-44917 affects Gnuplot. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-44917?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-44917 published?
- CVE-2021-44917 was published on 2021-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnuplot:gnuplot:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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