#VU54042 Integer overflow in HTMLDOC - CVE-2021-20308

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54042

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20308

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
HTMLDOC
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Michael R Sweet

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

HTMLDOC: 1.9 - 1.9.10

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External links
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1946289
https://github.com/michaelrsweet/htmldoc/issues/423

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.