CVE-2021-23206
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.39%
Last modified
CVE-2021-23206 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in htmldoc in v1.9.12 and prior. A stack buffer overflow in parse_table() in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to execute arbitrary code and denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in htmldoc in v1.9.12 and prior. A stack buffer overflow in parse_table() in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to execute arbitrary code and 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=1967028Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/ba61a3ece382389ae4482c7027af8b32e8ab4cc8Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/416Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-23206Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1967028Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/ba61a3ece382389ae4482c7027af8b32e8ab4cc8Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/416Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2021-23206Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-23206?
A flaw was found in htmldoc in v1.9.12 and prior. A stack buffer overflow in parse_table() in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to execute arbitrary code and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-23206?
CVE-2021-23206 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-23206?
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-2021-23206?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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