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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2023-51886

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the main() function in Mathtex 1.05 and before allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service when using \convertpath.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the main() function in Mathtex 1.05 and before allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service when using \convertpath.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CtanMathtex<= 1.05

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-51886?

CVE-2023-51886 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the main() function in Mathtex 1.05 and before allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service when using \convertpath.

How severe is CVE-2023-51886?

CVE-2023-51886 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-51886?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ctan Mathtex.