CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-33391: Use After Free

First published: Fri Feb 17 2023(Updated: )

An issue in HTACG HTML Tidy v5.7.28 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via the -g option of the CleanNode() function in gdoc.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HTACG Tidy=5.7.28
Linux kernel

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-33391?

    CVE-2021-33391 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-33391?

    To fix CVE-2021-33391, upgrade HTACG HTML Tidy to version 5.7.29 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2021-33391?

    CVE-2021-33391 affects HTACG HTML Tidy version 5.7.28.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-33391?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-33391 by using the -g option in the CleanNode() function in gdoc.c to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is the Linux Kernel vulnerable to CVE-2021-33391?

    No, the Linux Kernel is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-33391.

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