What is the severity of CVE-2021-42702?

CVE-2021-42702 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized information access.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42702?

To mitigate CVE-2021-42702, upgrade to a patched version of Inkscape that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of Inkscape are affected by CVE-2021-42702?

CVE-2021-42702 affects Inkscape version 0.91.

Can CVE-2021-42702 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2021-42702 does not specifically indicate remote exploitation but may allow unauthorized access if targeted.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-42702?

CVE-2021-42702 is a vulnerability that involves accessing an uninitialized pointer, leading to potential information disclosure.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-42702

medium

4.3

CWE

824

18/5/2022

16/9/2024

CVE-2021-42702: Inkscape Access of Uninitialized Pointer

First published: Wed May 18 2022(Updated: )

Inkscape version 0.91 can access an uninitialized pointer, which may allow an attacker to have access to unauthorized information.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Inkscape Inkscape	=0.91
Inkscape version 0.91

Remedy

Inkscape has fixed these vulnerabilities and recommends users update to Version Inkscape 1.0 or later.

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Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

ICSA-22-132-03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42702?
CVE-2021-42702 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized information access.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42702?
To mitigate CVE-2021-42702, upgrade to a patched version of Inkscape that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Inkscape are affected by CVE-2021-42702?
CVE-2021-42702 affects Inkscape version 0.91.
Can CVE-2021-42702 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-42702 does not specifically indicate remote exploitation but may allow unauthorized access if targeted.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-42702?
CVE-2021-42702 is a vulnerability that involves accessing an uninitialized pointer, leading to potential information disclosure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42702?
CVE-2021-42702 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized information access.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42702?
To mitigate CVE-2021-42702, upgrade to a patched version of Inkscape that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Inkscape are affected by CVE-2021-42702?
CVE-2021-42702 affects Inkscape version 0.91.
Can CVE-2021-42702 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2021-42702 does not specifically indicate remote exploitation but may allow unauthorized access if targeted.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-42702?
CVE-2021-42702 is a vulnerability that involves accessing an uninitialized pointer, leading to potential information disclosure.