CVE-2023-51886 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in Mathtex allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via the \convertpath command.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-51886?
CVE-2023-51886 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the main() function in Mathtex 1.05 and before allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service when using \convertpath.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-51886?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ctan Mathtex.
How do I fix CVE-2023-51886?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-51886 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-51886 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-51886 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-51886, GHSA-5q2h-m2hm-4r3w, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-51886.