CVE-2024-25262 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can cause a denial of service by supplying a crafted TTF file to the texlive-bin component, requiring a patch to mitigate the heap buffer overflow.
- 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-2024-25262?
CVE-2024-25262 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Feb 2024. 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
texlive-bin commit c515e was discovered to contain heap buffer overflow via the function ttfLoadHDMX:ttfdump. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted TTF file.
Weakness: CWE-122
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-25262?
How do I fix CVE-2024-25262?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-25262 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-25262 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2024-25262, GHSA-79qr-9mf7-fr3g, OESA-2026-2110, OESA-2026-2111, OESA-2026-2112, OESA-2026-2113 and 2 more.