CVE-2024-29073 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

An vulnerability in the handling of Latex exists in Ankitects Anki 24.04. When Latex is sanitized to prevent unsafe commands, the verbatim package, which comes installed by default in many Latex distributions, has been overlooked. A specially crafted flashcard can lead to an arbitrary file read. An attacker can share a flashcard to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ankiweb	Anki	24.04

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-829

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1992ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1992ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1992

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-29073?

CVE-2024-29073 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An vulnerability in the handling of Latex exists in Ankitects Anki 24.04. When Latex is sanitized to prevent unsafe commands, the verbatim package, which comes installed by default in many Latex distr...

How severe is CVE-2024-29073?

CVE-2024-29073 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-29073?

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