HTMLDOC up to 1.9.13 BMP File image_load_bmp stack-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in HTMLDOC up to 1.9.13. Affected by this vulnerability is the function image_load_bmp of the component BMP File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in stack-based overflow. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2021-43579. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in HTMLDOC up to 1.9.13. This affects the function image_load_bmp of the component BMP File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 01/10/2022 as 453. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-43579 since 11/12/2021. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 213544 (Ubuntu 14.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS : HTMLDOC vulnerabilities (USN-7189-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch 27d08989a5a567155d506ac870ae7d8cc88fa58b is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (52425) and Tenable (213544). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 213544
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS / 18.04 LTS / 20.04 LTS : HTMLDOC vulnerabilities (USN-7189-1)

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 27d08989a5a567155d506ac870ae7d8cc88fa58b

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11/12/2021 🔍
01/10/2022 +59 days 🔍
01/10/2022 +0 days 🔍
09/17/2025 +1346 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 453
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-43579 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-43579
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-189849
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 01/10/2022 17:12
Updated: 09/17/2025 07:12
Changes: 01/10/2022 17:12 (41), 01/12/2022 08:42 (1), 01/08/2025 12:32 (16), 09/17/2025 07:12 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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