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CVE-2010-0739

UnknownEPSS 4.92%

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CVE-2010-0739 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the predospecial function in dospecial.c in dvips in (1) TeX Live and (2) teTeX might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DVI file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 4.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the predospecial function in dospecial.c in dvips in (1) TeX Live and (2) teTeX might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DVI file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.92%

91.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TugTetexAll versions
TugTex LiveAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0739?
Integer overflow in the predospecial function in dospecial.c in dvips in (1) TeX Live and (2) teTeX might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DVI file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2010-0739?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0739 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0739?
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Source: NVD / NIST