CVE-2021-22204
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
92.8 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Improper neutralization of user data in the DjVu file format in ExifTool versions 7.44 and up allows arbitrary code execution when parsing the malicious image
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2021-11-17
- Patch Due Date
- 2021-12-01
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-04-23
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-50911
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-22204?
Improper neutralization of user data in the DjVu file format in ExifTool versions 7.44 and up allows arbitrary code execution when parsing the malicious image
Is CVE-2021-22204 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2021-22204 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2021-12-01.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-22204?
CVE-2021-22204 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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