CVE-2024-45508
First published: Sun Sep 01 2024(Updated: )
HTMLDOC before 1.9.19 has an out-of-bounds write in parse_paragraph in ps-pdf.cxx because of an attempt to strip leading whitespace from a whitespace-only node.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/htmldoc | <=1.9.11-4+deb11u3<=1.9.16-1 | 1.9.20-1 |
| Htmldoc | <1.9.19 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/blob/2d5b2ab9ddbf2aee2209010cebc11efdd1cab6e2/CHANGES.md
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/2d5b2ab9ddbf2aee2209010cebc11efdd1cab6e2
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/528
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-45508
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45508
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-45508
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-45508
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-45508
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-45508?
CVE-2024-45508 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of an out-of-bounds write.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45508?
To fix CVE-2024-45508, you should upgrade to HTMLDOC version 1.9.20-1 or later.
Which versions of HTMLDOC are affected by CVE-2024-45508?
HTMLDOC versions prior to 1.9.20 are affected by CVE-2024-45508.
What impact does CVE-2024-45508 have on the system?
CVE-2024-45508 can allow an attacker to exploit the out-of-bounds write, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-45508 until I can update?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2024-45508, so updating to a patched version is recommended.
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