CVE-2009-2460 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 14 Jul 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can exploit stack-based buffer overflows in the mathTeX CGI script to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2009-2460?

CVE-2009-2460 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 mathtex.cgi in mathTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, have unspecified impact and remote attack vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2460?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Forkosh Mathtex.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2460?

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-2009-2460 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2460 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-2460, GHSA-35r7-4rp8-9885.