CVE-2021-20212: High severity privoxy vulnerability
A flaw was found in Privoxy in versions before 3.0.29. Memory leak if multiple filters are executed and the last one is skipped due to a pcre error leading to a system crash.
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Memory leak if multiple filters are executed and the last one is skipped due to a pcre error
Upstream Patch: https://www.privoxy.org/gitweb/?p=privoxy.git;a=commit;h=5cfb7bc8fe
External References:
https://www.privoxy.org/3.0.29/user-manual/whatsnew.html
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Privoxy flaw?
The vulnerability ID for this Privoxy flaw is CVE-2021-20212.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20212?
CVE-2021-20212 has a severity rating of 7.5 (High).
What is the affected software for CVE-2021-20212?
The affected software for CVE-2021-20212 is Privoxy versions before 3.0.29.
How can I fix the Privoxy vulnerability (CVE-2021-20212)?
To fix the Privoxy vulnerability (CVE-2021-20212), update to version 3.0.29 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-20212?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-20212 at the following references: [1] [2] [3]