CVE-2021-34121 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds read in htmodoc allows attackers to leak memory layout information, potentially aiding further exploitation.

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-2021-34121?

CVE-2021-34121 is a high-severity 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

An Out of Bounds flaw was discovered in htmodoc 1.9.12 in function parse_tree() in toc.cxx, this possibly leads to memory layout information leaking in the data. This might be used in a chain of vulnerability in order to reach code execution.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-34121?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Htmldoc Project Htmldoc.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34121?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2021-34121 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-34121 exists.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-34121, GHSA-vvmp-35v7-f6q6, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-34121.

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