CVE-2021-42522
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.69%
Last modified
CVE-2021-42522 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. There is a Information Disclosure vulnerability in anjuta/plugins/document-manager/anjuta-bookmarks.c. This issue was caused by the incorrect use of libxml2 API. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
There is a Information Disclosure vulnerability in anjuta/plugins/document-manager/anjuta-bookmarks.c. This issue was caused by the incorrect use of libxml2 API. The vendor forgot to call 'g_free()' to release the return value of 'xmlGetProp()'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Anjuta | 2.0.0 |
References
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/anjuta/-/issues/12Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/anjuta/-/issues/12Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42522?
There is a Information Disclosure vulnerability in anjuta/plugins/document-manager/anjuta-bookmarks.c. This issue was caused by the incorrect use of libxml2 API. The vendor forgot to call 'g_free()' to release the return value of 'xmlGetProp()'.
How severe is CVE-2021-42522?
CVE-2021-42522 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42522?
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-2021-42522?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST