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HIGH

CVE-2021-28021

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.4 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Buffer overflow vulnerability in function stbi__extend_receive in stb_image.h in stb 2.26 via a crafted JPEG file.

Technical details

Published
2021-10-15

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-28021?

Buffer overflow vulnerability in function stbi__extend_receive in stb_image.h in stb 2.26 via a crafted JPEG file.

Is CVE-2021-28021 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-28021 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-28021?

CVE-2021-28021 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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