CVE-2021-20274: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Mar 08 2021(Updated: )
A flaw was found in privoxy before 3.0.32. A crash may occur due a NULL-pointer dereference when the socks server misbehaves.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Privoxy Privoxy | <3.0.32 | |
| redhat/privoxy | <3.0.32 | 3.0.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-20274?
CVE-2021-20274 is a vulnerability found in Privoxy versions before 3.0.32 which may cause a crash due to a NULL-pointer dereference when the socks server misbehaves.
How severe is CVE-2021-20274?
CVE-2021-20274 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How does CVE-2021-20274 affect Privoxy?
CVE-2021-20274 affects Privoxy versions before 3.0.32.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) associated with CVE-2021-20274?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) associated with CVE-2021-20274 is CWE-476.
How can I fix the CVE-2021-20274 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2021-20274 vulnerability, update Privoxy to version 3.0.32 or later.
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