CVE-2021-34121: High severity htmldoc vulnerability

Published Jul 18, 2023
·
Updated

An Out of Bounds flaw was discovered in htmodoc 1.9.12 in function parsetree() in toc.cxx, this possibly leads to memory layout information leaking in the data. This might be used in a chain of vulnerability in order to reach code execution.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/htmldoc<=1.9.11-4+deb11u3
1.9.16-11.9.20-1
Htmldoc Project Htmldoc=1.9.12

Event History

Jul 18, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
02:15 PM
Description
Jan 8, 2025
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·04:22 AM
Description
Jan 12, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:22 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-34121?

CVE-2021-34121 is an Out of Bounds flaw discovered in htmodoc 1.9.12 in the function parse_tree() in toc.cxx.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2021-34121?

The vulnerability may lead to memory layout information leaking and can be used in a chain of vulnerabilities to achieve code execution.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-34121?

CVE-2021-34121 affects Htmldoc 1.9.12.

4

How severe is CVE-2021-34121?

CVE-2021-34121 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-34121?

It is recommended to update to a patched version of Htmldoc to fix CVE-2021-34121.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203