CVE-2023-32700: Command Injection

Published May 20, 2023
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Updated

LuaTeX before 1.17.0 allows execution of arbitrary shell commands when compiling a TeX file obtained from an untrusted source. This occurs because luatex-core.lua lets the original io.popen be accessed. This also affects TeX Live before 2023 r66984 and MiKTeX before 23.5.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Luatex Project Luatex>=1.04<1.16.2
MiKTeX MiKTeX>=2.9.6300<23.5
Tug Tex Live>=2017<2023

Remediation

Event History

May 20, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-32700?

CVE-2023-32700 is a vulnerability in LuaTeX before version 1.17.0 that allows execution of arbitrary shell commands when compiling a TeX file obtained from an untrusted source.

2

How does CVE-2023-32700 occur?

CVE-2023-32700 occurs because the luatex-core.lua file in LuaTeX lets the original io.popen be accessed, which allows execution of arbitrary shell commands.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-32700?

The software affected by CVE-2023-32700 includes LuaTeX, TeX Live before 2023 r66984, and MiKTeX before 23.5.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32700?

The severity of CVE-2023-32700 is high, with a severity score of 7.8.

5

How do I fix CVE-2023-32700?

To fix CVE-2023-32700, update LuaTeX to version 1.17.0 or later, TeX Live to version 2023 r66984 or later, or MiKTeX to version 23.5 or later.

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