CVE-2021-30485: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Sun Apr 11 2021(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in libezxml.a in ezXML 0.8.6. The function ezxml_internal_dtd(), while parsing a crafted XML file, performs incorrect memory handling, leading to a NULL pointer dereference while running strcmp() on a NULL pointer.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ezxml Project Ezxml | =0.8.6 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2021-30485.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-30485?
The severity of CVE-2021-30485 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is ezXML version 0.8.6 and Debian Linux version 9.0.
What is the CWE ID associated with this vulnerability?
The CWE ID associated with this vulnerability is CWE-476.
How can I fix CVE-2021-30485?
To fix CVE-2021-30485, update to a version of ezXML that is not affected or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.
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