CVE-2021-45481

Related Vulnerabilities: CVE-2021-45481  

In WebKitGTK before 2.32.4, there is incorrect memory allocation in WebCore::ImageBufferCairoImageSurfaceBackend::create, leading to a segmentation violation and application crash, a different vulnerability than CVE-2021-30889.

Description

The MITRE CVE dictionary describes this issue as:

In WebKitGTK before 2.32.4, there is incorrect memory allocation in WebCore::ImageBufferCairoImageSurfaceBackend::create, leading to a segmentation violation and application crash, a different vulnerability than CVE-2021-30889.

Additional Information

  • Bugzilla 2040327: CVE-2021-45481 webkitgtk: Incorrect memory allocation in WebCore::ImageBufferCairoImageSurfaceBackend::create
  • CWE-401: Missing Release of Memory after Effective Lifetime
  • FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2021-45481