# CVE-2021-42614: halibut: A use after free in info_width_internal in bk_info.c in Halibut 1.2 allows an attacker to cause a segmentation fault...

CVE-2021-42614 is fixed in halibut on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2021-42614, released May 24, 2022. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-42614
- Priority: High
- CVSS: 7.8 (high)
- EPSS: 0.0088
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: May 24, 2022

## Description

A use after free in info_width_internal in bk_info.c in Halibut 1.2 allows an attacker to cause a segmentation fault or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted text document.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | halibut Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 1.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-42614](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-42614.md) | May 24, 2022 |
| Linux | halibut Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 1.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-42614](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-42614.md) | May 24, 2022 |
| Linux | halibut Debian 14 | 1.3-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2021-42614](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2021-42614.md) | May 24, 2022 |

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