Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in mimetex.cgi in mimeTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TeX file with long (1) picture, (2) circle, or (3) input tags.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Forkosh | Mimetex | <= 1.71 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://groups.google.com/group/comp.text.tex/browse_thread/thread/5d56d3d7443515ExploitPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-April/039314.html
- http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2009-009.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35752Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35816Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-010.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504919/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1875PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0877
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51794
- http://groups.google.com/group/comp.text.tex/browse_thread/thread/5d56d3d7443515ExploitPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-April/039314.html
- http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2009-009.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35752Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35816Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1382?
CVE-2009-1382 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in mimetex.cgi in mimeTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TeX file with long (1) picture, (2) circle, or ...
How severe is CVE-2009-1382?
CVE-2009-1382 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1382?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Forkosh Mimetex.