Vulnerability Description
TeX Live 944e257 allows a NULL pointer dereference in texk/web2c/pdftexdir/tounicode.c. NOTE: this is disputed because it should be categorized as a usability problem.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/68
- https://tug.org/pipermail/tex-live/2023-August/049406.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176822/tex-live-944e257-Null-Pointer.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/68
- https://tug.org/pipermail/tex-live/2023-August/049406.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-46051?
CVE-2023-46051 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). TeX Live 944e257 allows a NULL pointer dereference in texk/web2c/pdftexdir/tounicode.c. NOTE: this is disputed because it should be categorized as a usability problem.
How severe is CVE-2023-46051?
CVE-2023-46051 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-46051?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.