CVE-2021-34119 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

A memory corruption flaw in HTDoc allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted file.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2021-34119?

CVE-2021-34119 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jul 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A flaw was discovered in htmodoc 1.9.12 in function parse_paragraph in ps-pdf.cxx ,this flaw possibly allows possible code execution and a denial of service via a crafted file.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-34119?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Htmldoc Project Htmldoc.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34119?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-34119 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-34119 exists.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-34119, GHSA-qq6p-768q-h7g2, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-34119.

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