CVE-2021-23191
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.08%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23191 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A security issue was found in htmldoc v1.9.12 and before. A NULL pointer dereference in the function image_load_jpeg() in image.cxx may result in denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A security issue was found in htmldoc v1.9.12 and before. A NULL pointer dereference in the function image_load_jpeg() in image.cxx may result in denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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=1967022Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/369b2ea1fd0d0537ba707f20a2f047b6afd2fbdcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/415Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-23191Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1967022Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/369b2ea1fd0d0537ba707f20a2f047b6afd2fbdcPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/415Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-23191Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23191?
A security issue was found in htmldoc v1.9.12 and before. A NULL pointer dereference in the function image_load_jpeg() in image.cxx may result in denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-23191?
CVE-2021-23191 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23191?
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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