CVE-2009-1382
mimetex - several vulnerabilities
EPSS 9.0%
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in mimetex.cgi in mimeTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TeX file with long (1) picture, (2) circle, or (3) input tags.
How to fix CVE-2009-1382
To remediate CVE-2009-1382, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/mimetex—upgrade to 1.50-1.1 or later
- Debian/mimetex—upgrade to 1.50-1+etch1 or later
Is CVE-2009-1382 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 9.0%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 1.50-1.1
- from 0, < 1.50-1+etch1