CVE-2021-44956
CVE-2021-44956 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rockcarry Ffjpeg with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Rockcarry Ffjpeg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Two Heap based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in ffjpeg through 01.01.2021. It is similar to CVE-2020-23852. Issues that are in the jfif_decode function at ffjpeg/src/jfif.c (line 552) could cause a Denial of Service by using a crafted jpeg file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-44956?
- Two Heap based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in ffjpeg through 01.01.2021. It is similar to CVE-2020-23852. Issues that are in the jfif_decode function at ffjpeg/src/jfif.c (line 552) could cause a Denial of Service by using a crafted jpeg file.
- How severe is CVE-2021-44956?
- CVE-2021-44956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-44956 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-44956?
- CVE-2021-44956 affects Rockcarry Ffjpeg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-44956?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-44956 published?
- CVE-2021-44956 was published on 2022-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rockcarry:ffjpeg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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