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HIGH

CVE-2021-21938

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.9 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Palette box parser functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 19.10. A specially-crafted file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
2022-04-14

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21938?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Palette box parser functionality of Accusoft ImageGear 19.10. A specially-crafted file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2021-21938 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-21938 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-21938?

CVE-2021-21938 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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