CVE-2024-43426
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.60%
Last modified
CVE-2024-43426 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in pdfTeX. Insufficient sanitizing in the TeX notation filter resulted in an arbitrary file read risk on sites where pdfTeX is available, such as those with TeX Live installed.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in pdfTeX. Insufficient sanitizing in the TeX notation filter resulted in an arbitrary file read risk on sites where pdfTeX is available, such as those with TeX Live installed.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.12 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.9 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 4.3.0, < 4.3.6 |
| Moodle | Moodle | >= 4.4.0, < 4.4.2 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2304254Permissions Required
- https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=461194Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-43426?
A flaw was found in pdfTeX. Insufficient sanitizing in the TeX notation filter resulted in an arbitrary file read risk on sites where pdfTeX is available, such as those with TeX Live installed.
How severe is CVE-2024-43426?
CVE-2024-43426 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43426?
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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