CVE-2021-42613: Double Free
Published May 24, 2022
·Updated
A double free in cleanupindex in index.c in Halibut 1.2 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impact via a crafted text document.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Halibut Project Halibut=1.2
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Event History
May 24, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:16 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42613?
CVE-2021-42613 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-42613?
To fix CVE-2021-42613, you should update Halibut to version 1.3 or higher, or apply any patches provided by your distribution.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2021-42613 enable?
CVE-2021-42613 can enable denial of service attacks through a double free vulnerability in the cleanup_index function.
4
Which versions of Halibut are affected by CVE-2021-42613?
Halibut version 1.2 is affected by CVE-2021-42613.
5
Is CVE-2021-42613 present in Fedora 35?
Yes, CVE-2021-42613 affects Fedora 35 due to its inclusion of Halibut version 1.2.