CVE-2010-0829

CVE-2010-0829 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jan-ake Larsson Dvipng with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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

Description

Multiple array index errors in set.c in dvipng 1.11 and 1.12, and teTeX, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed DVI file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0829?
Multiple array index errors in set.c in dvipng 1.11 and 1.12, and teTeX, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed DVI file.
How severe is CVE-2010-0829?
CVE-2010-0829 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0829 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0829?
CVE-2010-0829 primarily affects Jan-ake Larsson Dvipng. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0829?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0829 published?
CVE-2010-0829 was published on 2010-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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