CVE-2010-0827 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted virtual font file in TeX Live dvips.
- 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-2010-0827?
CVE-2010-0827 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 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 dvips in TeX Live 2009 and earlier, and teTeX, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted virtual font (VF) file associated with a DVI file.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0827?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Tug Tetex, Tug Tex Live.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0827?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2010-0827 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0827 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-0827, GHSA-8p99-hj29-qxw6.