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Multiple issues fixed in Privoxy 3.0.33 stable


From: Fabian Keil <freebsd-listen () fabiankeil de>
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2021 13:02:18 +0100

               Announcing Privoxy 3.0.33 stable
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Privoxy 3.0.33 fixes an XSS issue, multiple DoS issues and a
couple of other bugs. The issues also affect earlier Privoxy releases.
Privoxy 3.0.33 also comes with a couple of general improvements and
new features.

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ChangeLog for Privoxy 3.0.33
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- Security/Reliability:
  - cgi_error_no_template(): Encode the template name to prevent
    XSS (cross-site scripting) when Privoxy is configured to servce
    the user-manual itself.
    Commit 0e668e9409c. OVE-20211102-0001. CVE-2021-44543.
    Reported by: Artem Ivanov
  - get_url_spec_param(): Free memory of compiled pattern spec
    before bailing.
    Reported by Joshua Rogers (Opera) who also provided the fix.
    Commit 652b4b7cb0. OVE-20211201-0003. CVE-2021-44540.
  - process_encrypted_request_headers(): Free header memory when
    failing to get the request destination.
    Reported by Joshua Rogers (Opera) who also provided the fix.
    Commit 0509c58045. OVE-20211201-0002. CVE-2021-44541.
  - send_http_request(): Prevent memory leaks when handling errors
    Reported by Joshua Rogers (Opera) who also provided the fix.
    Commit c48d1d6d08. OVE-20211201-0001. CVE-2021-44542.

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About Privoxy:
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Privoxy is a non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering capabilities for
enhancing privacy, modifying web page data and HTTP headers, controlling
access, and removing ads and other obnoxious Internet junk. Privoxy has a
flexible configuration and can be customized to suit individual needs and
tastes. It has application for both stand-alone systems and multi-user
networks.

Privoxy is Free Software and licensed under the GNU GPLv2.

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Home Page: 
   https://www.privoxy.org/

Complete announcement:
   https://lists.privoxy.org/pipermail/privoxy-announce/2021-December/000009.html

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