CVE-2021-45931: Medium severity harfbuzz vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2021
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Updated

HarfBuzz 2.9.0 has an out-of-bounds write in hbbitsetinvertiblet::set (called from hbsparsesett<hbbitsetinvertiblet>::set and hbsetcopy).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Harfbuzz Project Harfbuzz=2.9.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35

Event History

Dec 31, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:58 PM
Description
Jan 1, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-45931?

The severity of CVE-2021-45931 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-45931?

HarfBuzz version 2.9.0 is affected by CVE-2021-45931.

3

How can I fix CVE-2021-45931?

Update HarfBuzz to a version that includes the fix for CVE-2021-45931.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-45931?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-45931 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

5

What is the CWE ID for CVE-2021-45931?

The CWE ID for CVE-2021-45931 is CWE-787.

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