CVE-2021-26259: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 3, 2022
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Updated

A flaw was found in htmldoc in v1.9.12. Heap buffer overflow in rendertablerow(),in ps-pdf.cxx may lead to arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Htmldoc Project Htmldoc=1.9.12

Event History

Mar 3, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this flaw in htmldoc?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-26259.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-26259?

The severity of CVE-2021-26259 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is htmldoc version 1.9.12.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-26259?

CVE-2021-26259 can lead to arbitrary code execution and denial of service due to a heap buffer overflow.

5

Are there any fixes or patches available for this vulnerability?

Yes, there is a fix available. Please refer to the references for more information.

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