# CVE-2021-44960: In SVGPP SVG++ library 1.3.0, the XMLDocument::getRoot function in the renderDocument function handled the XMLDocument object improperly, re

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-02-15 · Updated: 2025-11-03

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

In SVGPP SVG++ library 1.3.0, the XMLDocument::getRoot function in the renderDocument function handled the XMLDocument object improperly, returning a null pointer in advance at the second if, resulting in a null pointer reference behind the renderDocument function.

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## References

- https://github.com/svgpp/svgpp/issues/101
- https://github.com/svgpp/svgpp/issues/101.aa
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00001.html

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