CVE-2021-20216
First published: Mon Feb 01 2021(Updated: )
A flaw was found in privoxy before version 3.0.31. A memory leak when decompression fails "unexpectedly" may lead to denial of service. References: <a href="https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/01/31/2">https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/01/31/2</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/privoxy | <3.0.31 | 3.0.31 |
| Privoxy Privoxy | <3.0.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-20216.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-20216?
The severity of CVE-2021-20216 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
What is the highest threat from CVE-2021-20216?
The highest threat from CVE-2021-20216 is to system availability.
How does CVE-2021-20216 impact Privoxy?
CVE-2021-20216 can cause a denial of service due to a memory leak when decompression fails unexpectedly.
How can I fix CVE-2021-20216?
To fix CVE-2021-20216, upgrade Privoxy to version 3.0.31 or later.
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