PT-2024-5166

CVE-2024-25262

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Published

2024-02-20

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Updated

2026-04-25

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CVSS 2.0
10
High
MetricsAV: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.
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Related identifiers
DLA-3941-1
MGASA-2024-0108
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OESA-2026-2114
USN-6695-1
USN-7985-1
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