CVE-2024-25262: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 20, 2024
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/texlive-bin<=2018.20181218.49446-1, <=2018.20181218.49446-1+deb10u2, <=2020.20200327.54578-7+deb11u1, <=2022.20220321.62855-5.1+deb12u1
2023.20230311.66589-9
ubuntu/texlive-bin<2019.20190605.51237-3ubuntu0.2
2019.20190605.51237-3ubuntu0.2
ubuntu/texlive-bin<2021.20210626.59705-1ubuntu0.2
2021.20210626.59705-1ubuntu0.2
ubuntu/texlive-bin<2023.20230311.66589-6ubuntu0.1
2023.20230311.66589-6ubuntu0.1
ubuntu/texlive-bin<2023.20230311.66589-9
2023.20230311.66589-9

Event History

Feb 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Feb 29, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:44 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:44 AM
SeverityWeakness
Mar 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:00 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-25262?

CVE-2024-25262 has been classified with a severity level that could allow attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-25262?

To fix CVE-2024-25262, update texlive-bin to any of the patched versions: 2019.20190605.51237-3ubuntu0.2, 2021.20210626.59705-1ubuntu0.2, 2023.20230311.66589-6ubuntu0.1, or 2023.20230311.66589-9.

3

What causes CVE-2024-25262?

CVE-2024-25262 is caused by a heap buffer overflow in the function ttfLoadHDMX:ttfdump while processing a crafted TTF file.

4

Which versions of texlive-bin are affected by CVE-2024-25262?

CVE-2024-25262 affects versions of texlive-bin prior to the specific patched releases listed in the fix.

5

Can CVE-2024-25262 lead to data breaches?

While CVE-2024-25262 primarily enables Denial of Service attacks, it does not directly lead to data breaches.

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