# CVE-2020-35502: privoxy: A flaw was found in Privoxy in versions before 3.0.29

CVE-2020-35502 is fixed in privoxy on 1 platform, first by privoxy 3.0.26-5ubuntu0.1, released March 9, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-35502
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0236
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 30, 2020

## Description

A flaw was found in Privoxy in versions before 3.0.29. Memory leaks when a response is buffered and the buffer limit is reached or Privoxy is running out of memory can lead to a system crash.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | privoxy Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.0.26-5ubuntu0.1 | [privoxy 3.0.26-5ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-privoxy-3.0.26-5ubuntu0.1.md) | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Linux | privoxy Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.0.28-2ubuntu0.1 | [privoxy 3.0.28-2ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-privoxy-3.0.28-2ubuntu0.1.md) | Mar 9, 2021 |

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