CVE-2021-43579
moderate-risk
Published 2022-01-10
A stack-based buffer overflow in image_load_bmp() in HTMLDOC <= 1.9.13 results in remote code execution if the victim converts an HTML document linking to a crafted BMP file.
Do I need to act?
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5.6% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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1 public exploit available
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Patch status unknown
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7
CVSS 7.8/10
High
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (2)
Affected Vendors
References (10)
40
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
24/34 · High
Exploitability
9/34 · Low
Exposure
7/34 · Low