CVE-2020-35502
First published: Mon Feb 15 2021(Updated: )
Memory leaks when a response is buffered and the buffer limit is reached or Privoxy is running out of memory Upstream Patch: <a href="https://www.privoxy.org/gitweb/?p=privoxy.git;a=commit;h=bbd53f1010b">https://www.privoxy.org/gitweb/?p=privoxy.git;a=commit;h=bbd53f1010b</a> <a href="https://www.privoxy.org/gitweb/?p=privoxy.git;a=commit;h=4490d451f9b">https://www.privoxy.org/gitweb/?p=privoxy.git;a=commit;h=4490d451f9b</a> External References: <a href="https://www.privoxy.org/3.0.29/user-manual/whatsnew.html">https://www.privoxy.org/3.0.29/user-manual/whatsnew.html</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/Privoxy | <3.0.29 | 3.0.29 |
| Privoxy Privoxy | <3.0.29 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.privoxy.org/gitweb/?p=privoxy.git;a=commit;h=bbd53f1010b
- https://www.privoxy.org/gitweb/?p=privoxy.git;a=commit;h=4490d451f9b
- https://www.privoxy.org/3.0.29/user-manual/whatsnew.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1928751
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1928750
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1928749
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-35502?
CVE-2020-35502 is a vulnerability found in Privoxy versions before 3.0.29 that can lead to a system crash due to memory leaks.
How severe is CVE-2020-35502?
CVE-2020-35502 has a severity score of 7.5, which is considered high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-35502?
Privoxy versions before 3.0.29 are affected by CVE-2020-35502.
How can I fix CVE-2020-35502?
To fix CVE-2020-35502, update your Privoxy installation to version 3.0.29.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-35502?
More information about CVE-2020-35502 can be found at the following references: [Bugzilla Red Hat](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1928749), [Gentoo Security](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-16), [Privoxy User Manual](https://www.privoxy.org/3.0.29/user-manual/whatsnew.html).
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