CVE-2021-3496
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A heap-based buffer overflow was found in jhead in version 3.06 in Get16u() in exif.c when processing a crafted file.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-04-22
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-3496?
A heap-based buffer overflow was found in jhead in version 3.06 in Get16u() in exif.c when processing a crafted file.
Is CVE-2021-3496 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-3496 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-3496?
CVE-2021-3496 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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