CVE-2010-0739 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in dvips allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DVI file, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2010-0739?
CVE-2010-0739 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Apr 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow in the predospecial function in dospecial.c in dvips in (1) TeX Live and (2) teTeX might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DVI file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0739?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Tug Tetex, Tug Tex Live.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0739?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2010-0739 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0739 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-0739, GHSA-g329-cmhw-r62r.