CVE-2021-20211: High severity privoxy vulnerability
A flaw was found in Privoxy in versions before 3.0.29. Memory leak when client tags are active can cause a system crash.
Other sources
Memory leak when client tags are active
Upstream Patch: https://www.privoxy.org/gitweb/?p=privoxy.git;a=commit;h=245e1cf32
External References:
https://www.privoxy.org/3.0.29/user-manual/whatsnew.html
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-20211?
CVE-2021-20211 is a vulnerability found in Privoxy versions before 3.0.29 that can cause a system crash due to a memory leak when client tags are active.
How severe is CVE-2021-20211?
CVE-2021-20211 has a severity rating of 7.5, which is classified as high.
What software is affected by CVE-2021-20211?
Privoxy versions before 3.0.29 are affected by CVE-2021-20211.
How can I fix CVE-2021-20211?
To fix CVE-2021-20211, update Privoxy to version 3.0.29.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20211?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-20211 in the references provided: [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1928733), [Gentoo GLSA](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-16), [Privoxy User Manual](https://www.privoxy.org/3.0.29/user-manual/whatsnew.html).