Vulnerability · Published May 18, 2022 · Assigned by icscert
CVE-2021-42702Inkscape Access of Uninitialized Pointer
Low 3.3
In plain English
A low-severity security flaw in Inkscape from Inkscape. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.0% (higher than 62% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)3.3Low
Exploit odds (30 days)1.0%top 37.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Inkscape version 0.91 can access an uninitialized pointer, which may allow an attacker to have access to unauthorized information.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | inkscape | 1.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2021-42702 |
| Debian:13 | inkscape | 1.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2021-42702 |
| Debian:14 | inkscape | 1.0-1 | DEBIAN-CVE-2021-42702 |
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-824 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-132-03 x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://www.integraxor.com/scada-animation-graphic-editor-extension-inkscape/ x_refsource_CONFIRM