CVE-2021-38593: High severity Qt QT vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2021
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Updated

Qt 5.x before 5.15.6 and 6.x through 6.1.2 has an out-of-bounds write in QOutlineMapper::convertPath (called from QRasterPaintEngine::fill and QPaintEngineEx::stroke).

Affected Software

4 affected components
Qt QT>=5.0.0<5.15.6
Qt QT>=6.0.0<=6.1.2
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36

Event History

Aug 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 30, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38593?

The severity of CVE-2021-38593 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-38593?

Qt 5.x before 5.15.6 and 6.x through 6.1.2 are affected by CVE-2021-38593.

3

What is the vulnerability in CVE-2021-38593?

CVE-2021-38593 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in QOutlineMapper::convertPath.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-38593?

To fix CVE-2021-38593, update Qt to version 5.15.6 or later for Qt 5.x, and update to version 6.1.2 or later for Qt 6.x.

5

Is Fedora affected by CVE-2021-38593?

Yes, Fedora versions 35 and 36 are affected by CVE-2021-38593.

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