CVE-2021-46022: Use After Free
An Use-After-Free vulnerability in recmsetelemdestroy() at rec-mset.c of GNU Recutils v1.8.90 can lead to a segmentation fault or application crash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-46022?
CVE-2021-46022 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it may lead to an application crash due to a use-after-free condition.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46022?
To fix CVE-2021-46022, upgrade to a patched version of GNU Recutils or install the recommended updates for your operating system.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2021-46022?
CVE-2021-46022 affects GNU Recutils versions up to and including 1.8.90 and certain versions of Fedora and Debian packages.
What impact does CVE-2021-46022 have on applications?
CVE-2021-46022 can lead to segmentation faults or crashes in applications using the affected function in GNU Recutils.
Is CVE-2021-46022 being actively exploited?
As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2021-46022 is being actively exploited in the wild.