CVE-2021-23165
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.29%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23165 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in htmldoc before v1.9.12. Heap buffer overflow in pspdf_prepare_outpages(), in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to execute arbitrary code and denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 3.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in htmldoc before v1.9.12. Heap buffer overflow in pspdf_prepare_outpages(), in ps-pdf.cxx may lead 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=1967014Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/6e8a95561988500b5b5ae4861b3b0cbf4fba517fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/6e8a95561988500b5b5ae4861b3b0cbf4fba517f.patchMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/413Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1967014Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/6e8a95561988500b5b5ae4861b3b0cbf4fba517fPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/6e8a95561988500b5b5ae4861b3b0cbf4fba517f.patchMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/413Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23165?
A flaw was found in htmldoc before v1.9.12. Heap buffer overflow in pspdf_prepare_outpages(), in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to execute arbitrary code and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-23165?
CVE-2021-23165 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23165?
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.
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