CVE-2021-23158
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.28%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23158 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in htmldoc in v1.9.12. Double-free in function pspdf_export(),in ps-pdf.cxx may result in a write-what-where condition, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code and denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in htmldoc in v1.9.12. Double-free in function pspdf_export(),in ps-pdf.cxx may result in a write-what-where condition, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code and denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Htmldoc Project | Htmldoc | 1.9.12 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1967018Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/369b2ea1fd0d0537ba707f20a2f047b6afd2fbdcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/414Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1967018Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/369b2ea1fd0d0537ba707f20a2f047b6afd2fbdcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/414Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23158?
A flaw was found in htmldoc in v1.9.12. Double-free in function pspdf_export(),in ps-pdf.cxx may result in a write-what-where condition, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-23158?
CVE-2021-23158 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23158?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2021-23158?
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