Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of the shell_escape_commands directive in conf/texmf.d/95NonPath.cnf in the tex-common package before 2.08.1 in Debian GNU/Linux squeeze, Ubuntu 10.10 and 10.04 LTS, and possibly other operating systems lists certain programs, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TeX document.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Tex-Common | 0.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43816Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43973Vendor Advisory
- http://svn.debian.org/wsvn/debian-tex/?op=comp&compare%5B%5D=%2Ftex-common%2Ftru
- http://svn.debian.org/wsvn/debian-tex/tex-common/trunk/?op=log
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2198
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46986
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1103-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0731Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0861Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66249
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43816Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43973Vendor Advisory
- http://svn.debian.org/wsvn/debian-tex/?op=comp&compare%5B%5D=%2Ftex-common%2Ftru
- http://svn.debian.org/wsvn/debian-tex/tex-common/trunk/?op=log
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2198
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1400?
CVE-2011-1400 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The default configuration of the shell_escape_commands directive in conf/texmf.d/95NonPath.cnf in the tex-common package before 2.08.1 in Debian GNU/Linux squeeze, Ubuntu 10.10 and 10.04 LTS, and poss...
How severe is CVE-2011-1400?
CVE-2011-1400 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-2011-1400?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Tex-Common, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux.