Vulnerability Description
A stack-based buffer under-read in htmldoc before 1.9.12, allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted BMP image to image_load_bmp.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Htmldoc Project | Htmldoc | < 1.9.12 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/f12b9666e582a8e7b70f11b28e5ffc49PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/444ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/02/msg00022.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/commit/f12b9666e582a8e7b70f11b28e5ffc49PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/444ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/02/msg00022.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-40985?
CVE-2021-40985 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A stack-based buffer under-read in htmldoc before 1.9.12, allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted BMP image to image_load_bmp.
How severe is CVE-2021-40985?
CVE-2021-40985 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-40985?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Htmldoc Project Htmldoc, Debian Debian Linux.