Vulnerability Description
Tex Live 944e257 has a NULL pointer dereference in texk/web2c/pdftexdir/writet1.c. NOTE: this is disputed because it should be categorized as a usability problem.
CVSS Score
6.2
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/65
- https://tug.org/pipermail/tex-live/2023-August/049400.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176819/tex-live-944e257-Null-Pointer.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/65
- https://tug.org/pipermail/tex-live/2023-August/049400.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-46048?
CVE-2023-46048 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Tex Live 944e257 has a NULL pointer dereference in texk/web2c/pdftexdir/writet1.c. NOTE: this is disputed because it should be categorized as a usability problem.
How severe is CVE-2023-46048?
CVE-2023-46048 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-46048?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.