CVE-2009-1382 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in the mimeTeX CGI script when processing malicious TeX files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2009-1382?
CVE-2009-1382 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1382?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Forkosh Mimetex.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1382?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-1382 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1382 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1382, GHSA-v7xh-cg3m-mx2g.