Packages
- htmldoc - HTML processor that generates indexed HTML, PS, and PDF
Details
It was discovered that HTMLDOC did not properly manage memory under certain
circumstances. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted HTML
file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause HTMLDOC to
crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
It was discovered that HTMLDOC did not properly manage memory under certain
circumstances. If a user were tricked into opening a specially crafted HTML
file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause HTMLDOC to
crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.04 LTS focal | htmldoc – 1.9.7-1ubuntu0.3 | ||
| htmldoc-common – 1.9.7-1ubuntu0.3 | |||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | htmldoc – 1.9.2-1ubuntu0.2 | ||
| htmldoc-common – 1.9.2-1ubuntu0.2 | |||
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