CVE-2007-0650

CVE-2007-0650 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Makeindex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the open_sty function in mkind.c for makeindex 2.14 in teTeX might allow user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite files and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: other overflows exist but might not be exploitable, such as a heap-based overflow in the check_idx function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0650?
Buffer overflow in the open_sty function in mkind.c for makeindex 2.14 in teTeX might allow user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite files and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: other overflows exist but might not be exploitable, such as a heap-based overflow in the check_idx function.
How severe is CVE-2007-0650?
CVE-2007-0650 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0650 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0650?
CVE-2007-0650 affects Makeindex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0650?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0650 published?
CVE-2007-0650 was published on 2007-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)