SVGPP SVG++ 1.3.0 XMLDocument::getRoot null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SVGPP SVG++ 1.3.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function XMLDocument::getRoot. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2021-44960. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in SVGPP SVG++ 1.3.0. This affects the function XMLDocument::getRoot. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was disclosed 02/15/2022 as 101. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-44960 since 12/13/2021. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 270714 (Debian dla-4337 : libsvgpp-dev - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (270714). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 270714
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4337 : libsvgpp-dev - security update

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12/13/2021 🔍
02/15/2022 +64 days 🔍
02/15/2022 +0 days 🔍
11/03/2025 +1357 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 101
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-44960 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-44960
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-193107

Entryinfo

Created: 02/15/2022 18:20
Updated: 11/03/2025 19:33
Changes: 02/15/2022 18:20 (38), 02/18/2022 09:09 (1), 10/18/2025 05:19 (16), 11/03/2025 19:33 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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