PT-2024-5166
CVE-2024-25262
·
Published
2024-02-20
·
Updated
2026-04-25
Description by
CVSS 2.0
10
HighMetricsAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
texlive-bin version c515e
Description:
The issue is related to a heap buffer overflow in the
ttfLoadHDMX:ttfdump function of the texlive-bin component in TeX Live computer typesetting systems. This allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by supplying a crafted TTF file. The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to disrupt service.Recommendations:
For texlive-bin version c515e, consider disabling the
ttfLoadHDMX:ttfdump function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available to prevent potential Denial of Service attacks. Found an issue in the description? Have something to add? Feel free to write us 👾