Htmldoc · Htmldoc · CVE-2021-26259
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
HTMLDOC version 1.9.12
**Description**
The issue is related to a heap buffer overflow in the `render table row()` function, located in the `ps-pdf.cxx` component of the HTMLDOC tool. This overflow can lead to arbitrary code execution and denial of service, allowing an attacker to access confidential data, compromise its integrity, and disrupt service.
**Recommendations**
For HTMLDOC version 1.9.12, consider disabling the `render table row()` function in `ps-pdf.cxx` as a temporary workaround to minimize the risk of exploitation.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.