TeX Live '.bib' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:34509

Info

TeX Live '.bib' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 34509
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 23 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 15 2009 09:46PM
Credit: Vincent Lefevre
Vulnerable: Tex Live TeX Live 20080816
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

TeX Live '.bib' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

TeX Live is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

An attacker may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in a denial-of-service condition.

TeX Live 20080816 is vulnerable; other versions may be affected as well.

Exploit / POC

TeX Live '.bib' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

TeX Live '.bib' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

TeX Live '.bib' File Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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