CVE-2021-26252
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.92%
Last modified
CVE-2021-26252 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in htmldoc in v1.9.12. Heap buffer overflow in pspdf_prepare_page(),in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to execute arbitrary code and denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in htmldoc in v1.9.12. Heap buffer overflow in pspdf_prepare_page(),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 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1967009Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1967009Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-26252?
A flaw was found in htmldoc in v1.9.12. Heap buffer overflow in pspdf_prepare_page(),in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to execute arbitrary code and denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2021-26252?
CVE-2021-26252 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-26252?
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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