Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in hpc.c in dvips in teTeX and TeXlive 2007 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DVI file with a long href tag.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tetex | Tetex | All versions |
| Tug | Texlive 2007 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=447081Exploit
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=198238
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-01/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-05/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27672Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27686Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27718Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27743Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27967Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28107Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28412Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30168Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-26.xml
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-34.xml
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-13.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5935?
CVE-2007-5935 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in hpc.c in dvips in teTeX and TeXlive 2007 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DVI file with a long href tag.
How severe is CVE-2007-5935?
CVE-2007-5935 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5935?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tetex Tetex, Tug Texlive 2007.