CVE-2009-1382
CVE-2009-1382 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Forkosh Mimetex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Forkosh Mimetex
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in mimetex.cgi in mimeTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TeX file with long (1) picture, (2) circle, or (3) input tags.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1382?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in mimetex.cgi in mimeTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TeX file with long (1) picture, (2) circle, or (3) input tags.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1382?
- CVE-2009-1382 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1382 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1382?
- CVE-2009-1382 affects Forkosh Mimetex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1382?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2009-1382 published?
- CVE-2009-1382 was published on 2009-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://groups.google.com/group/comp.text.tex/browse_thread/thread/5d56d3d744351578
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-April/039314.html
- http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2009-009.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35752
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35816
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-010.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504919/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1875
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0877
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51794
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:forkosh:mimetex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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