Vulnerability Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in mimeTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, have unknown impact and attack vectors related to the (1) \environ, (2) \input, and (3) \counter TeX directives.
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 |
References
- 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://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1875PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0877
- 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://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1875PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0877
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2459?
CVE-2009-2459 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in mimeTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, have unknown impact and attack vectors related to the (1) \environ, (2) \input, and (3) \counter TeX directives.
How severe is CVE-2009-2459?
CVE-2009-2459 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-2009-2459?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Forkosh Mimetex.