SB2023052503 - Multiple vulnerabilities in TeX Live

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SB2023052503 - Multiple vulnerabilities in TeX Live

Published: May 25, 2023 Updated: November 25, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2023052503
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32700)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing a TeX file, obtain from an untrusted source. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted file to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.


2) Protection mechanism failure (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32668)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to the application allows a document (compiled with the default settings) to make arbitrary network requests. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted document and gain access to sensitive information. 


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References