CVE-2021-20209
First published: Mon Feb 15 2021(Updated: )
A memory leak vulnerability was found in Privoxy before 3.0.29 in the show-status CGI handler when no action files are configured.
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=c62254a686
- https://www.privoxy.org/3.0.29/user-manual/whatsnew.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1928727
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1928728
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1928726
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-16
- https://www.privoxy.org/gitweb/?p=privoxy.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c62254a686
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this memory leak vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this memory leak vulnerability is CVE-2021-20209.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-20209?
The severity level of CVE-2021-20209 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-20209?
Privoxy versions before 3.0.29 are affected by CVE-2021-20209.
How can I fix the memory leak vulnerability in Privoxy?
To fix the memory leak vulnerability in Privoxy, upgrade to version 3.0.29 or higher.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20209?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-20209 at the following references: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1928726), [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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