CVE-2021-20210
First published: Mon Feb 15 2021(Updated: )
A flaw was found in Privoxy in versions before 3.0.29. Memory leak in the show-status CGI handler when no filter files are configured can lead to a system crash.
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=1b1370f7a8a
- https://www.privoxy.org/3.0.29/user-manual/whatsnew.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1928732
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1928731
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1928729
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Privoxy flaw?
The vulnerability ID for this Privoxy flaw is CVE-2021-20210.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20210?
The severity of CVE-2021-20210 is high with a severity score of 7.5.
What is the affected software for CVE-2021-20210?
The affected software for CVE-2021-20210 is Privoxy versions before 3.0.29.
How can this vulnerability lead to a system crash?
The memory leak in the show-status CGI handler when no filter files are configured can lead to a system crash.
How can I fix CVE-2021-20210?
To fix CVE-2021-20210, update Privoxy to version 3.0.29 or later.
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