CVE-2021-44542: High severity privoxy vulnerability
Published Dec 23, 2021
·Updated
A memory leak vulnerability was found in Privoxy when handling errors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Privoxy privoxy<3.0.33
Remediation
Event History
Dec 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2021-44542?
CVE-2021-44542 is a memory leak vulnerability found in Privoxy when handling errors.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2021-44542?
The severity of CVE-2021-44542 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.
3
Which software is affected by CVE-2021-44542?
Privoxy version 3.0.33 is affected by CVE-2021-44542.
4
How can I fix CVE-2021-44542?
To fix CVE-2021-44542, you should update Privoxy to a version higher than 3.0.33.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-44542?
You can find more information about CVE-2021-44542 in the Privoxy user manual and the Privoxy Git commit page.