# CVE-2021-32436: abcm2ps: An out-of-bounds read in the function write_title() in subs.c of abcm2ps v8.14.11 allows remote attackers to cause a...

CVE-2021-32436 is fixed in abcm2ps on 1 platform, first by abcm2ps 7.8.9-1+deb9u1build0.18.04.1, released March 10, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-32436
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 6.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0167
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Mar 10, 2022

## Description

An out-of-bounds read in the function write_title() in subs.c of abcm2ps v8.14.11 allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via unspecified vectors.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | abcm2ps Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 8.14.13-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-32436](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-32436.md) | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Linux | abcm2ps Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 8.14.13-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-32436](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-32436.md) | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Linux | abcm2ps Debian 14 | 8.14.13-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-32436](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-32436.md) | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Linux | abcm2ps Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 7.8.9-1+deb9u1build0.18.04.1 | [abcm2ps 7.8.9-1+deb9u1build0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-abcm2ps-7.8.9-1-deb9u1build0.18.04.1.md) | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Linux | abcm2ps Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 8.14.6-0.1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [abcm2ps 8.14.6-0.1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-abcm2ps-8.14.6-0.1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Linux | abcm2ps Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 8.14.11-0.1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [abcm2ps 8.14.11-0.1ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-abcm2ps-8.14.11-0.1ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Mar 10, 2022 |

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