Vulnerability identifier: #VU76489
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
texlive
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: TeX Users Group
Description
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.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
texlive: 62180 - 66539
External links
http://tug.org/pipermail/tex-live/2023-May/049188.html
http://github.com/TeX-Live/texlive-source/releases/tag/build-svn66984
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.