SB2018121019 - Arch Linux update for texlive-bin

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SB2018121019 - Arch Linux update for texlive-bin

Published: December 10, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018121019
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-17407)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to buffer overflow when handling of Type 1 fonts by the t1_check_unusual_charstring functions, as defined in the writet1.c source code file. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into loading a file that submits malicious Type 1 fonts to the targeted system with the pdflatex, pdftex, dvips, or luatex tools, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References