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CVE-2011-1400

UnknownEPSS 4.06%

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CVE-2011-1400 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default configuration of the shell_escape_commands directive in conf/texmf.d/95NonPath.cnf in the tex-common package before 2.08.1 in Debian GNU/Linux squeeze, Ubuntu 10.10 and 10.04 LTS, and possibly other operating systems lists certain programs, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TeX document.. EPSS estimates a 4.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default configuration of the shell_escape_commands directive in conf/texmf.d/95NonPath.cnf in the tex-common package before 2.08.1 in Debian GNU/Linux squeeze, Ubuntu 10.10 and 10.04 LTS, and possibly other operating systems lists certain programs, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TeX document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.06%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianTex-Common0.1
DebianTex-Common0.2
DebianTex-Common0.3
DebianTex-Common0.4
DebianTex-Common0.5
DebianTex-Common0.6
DebianTex-Common0.7
DebianTex-Common0.8
DebianTex-Common0.9
DebianTex-Common0.10
DebianTex-Common0.11
DebianTex-Common0.12
DebianTex-Common0.13
DebianTex-Common0.14
DebianTex-Common0.15
DebianTex-Common0.16
DebianTex-Common0.17
DebianTex-Common0.18
DebianTex-Common0.19
DebianTex-Common0.20
DebianTex-Common0.21
DebianTex-Common0.22
DebianTex-Common0.23
DebianTex-Common0.24
DebianTex-Common0.25
DebianTex-Common0.26
DebianTex-Common0.27
DebianTex-Common0.28
DebianTex-Common0.29
DebianTex-Common0.30
DebianTex-Common0.31
DebianTex-Common0.32
DebianTex-Common0.33
DebianTex-Common0.34
DebianTex-Common0.35
DebianTex-Common0.36
DebianTex-Common0.37
DebianTex-Common0.38
DebianTex-Common0.39
DebianTex-Common0.40
DebianTex-Common0.41
DebianTex-Common0.42
DebianTex-Common0.43
DebianTex-Common0.44
DebianTex-Common1.0
DebianTex-Common1.1
DebianTex-Common1.2
DebianTex-Common1.3
DebianTex-Common1.4
DebianTex-Common1.5

Showing 50 of 80 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1400?
The default configuration of the shell_escape_commands directive in conf/texmf.d/95NonPath.cnf in the tex-common package before 2.08.1 in Debian GNU/Linux squeeze, Ubuntu 10.10 and 10.04 LTS, and possibly other operating systems lists certain programs, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TeX document.
How severe is CVE-2011-1400?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1400 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1400?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST