7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-26948: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Thu Mar 03 2022(Updated: )

Null pointer dereference in the htmldoc v1.9.11 and before may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via a crafted html file.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Htmldoc Project Htmldoc=1.9.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-26948?

    CVE-2021-26948 is a vulnerability in htmldoc version 1.9.11 and earlier that may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service via a crafted HTML file.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-26948?

    The severity of CVE-2021-26948 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-26948?

    Versions of htmldoc prior to 1.9.11 are affected by CVE-2021-26948.

  • How can the CVE-2021-26948 vulnerability be exploited?

    Attackers can exploit the CVE-2021-26948 vulnerability by using a crafted HTML file to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-26948?

    Yes, updating htmldoc to version 1.9.11 or later will fix the CVE-2021-26948 vulnerability.

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