MEDIUM
CVE-2021-28275
CWE-704Published: March 23, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in jhead 3.04 and 3.05 due to a wild address read in the Get16u function in exif.c in will cause segmentation fault via a crafted_file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-28275 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
jhead_project1 product(s)
jhead
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/issues/17Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-17Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/Matthias-Wandel/jhead/issues/17Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-17Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2021-28275
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-704
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 23, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-704)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-28275 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.