Vulnerability Description
mathtex.cgi in mathTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, does not securely create temporary files, which has unspecified impact and local attack vectors.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Forkosh | Mathtex | <= 1.02 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://groups.google.com/group/comp.text.tex/browse_thread/thread/5d56d3d7443515
- 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/2009/1875Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51797
- http://groups.google.com/group/comp.text.tex/browse_thread/thread/5d56d3d7443515
- 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/2009/1875Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51797
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2461?
CVE-2009-2461 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). mathtex.cgi in mathTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, does not securely create temporary files, which has unspecified impact and local attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-2461?
CVE-2009-2461 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2461?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Forkosh Mathtex.