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- USN-5198-1
16/12/2021
USN-5198-1: HTMLDOC vulnerability
First published: Thu Dec 16 2021(Updated: )
It was discovered that HTMLDOC improperly handled malformed URIs from an input html file. An attacker could use this to cause a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/htmldoc | <1.9.11-2ubuntu0.1 | 1.9.11-2ubuntu0.1 |
| =21.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/htmldoc-common | <1.9.11-2ubuntu0.1 | 1.9.11-2ubuntu0.1 |
| =21.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/htmldoc | <1.9.7-1ubuntu0.2 | 1.9.7-1ubuntu0.2 |
| =20.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/htmldoc-common | <1.9.7-1ubuntu0.2 | 1.9.7-1ubuntu0.2 |
| =20.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for USN-5198-1?
The vulnerability ID for USN-5198-1 is CVE-2021-23180.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-23180?
The severity of CVE-2021-23180 is not specified in the provided information.
How does CVE-2021-23180 impact HTMLDOC?
CVE-2021-23180 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service in HTMLDOC.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by CVE-2021-23180?
Ubuntu versions 21.04 and 20.04 are affected by CVE-2021-23180.
How can I fix the vulnerability in HTMLDOC?
To fix the vulnerability in HTMLDOC, update to version 1.9.11-2ubuntu0.1 for Ubuntu 21.04 or version 1.9.7-1ubuntu0.2 for Ubuntu 20.04.
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