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CVE-2009-1383
The getdirective function in mathtex.cgi in mathTeX, when downloaded before...
Vulnerability Description
The getdirective function in mathtex.cgi in mathTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dpi tag.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1875
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504919/100/0/threaded
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35816
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51795
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-010.html
- http://groups.google.com/group/comp.text.tex/browse_thread/thread/5d56d3d744351578
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Affected Vendor
forkosh
View all reports →Affected Software
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Vulnerable Versions:
Unknown
Timeline
Official Publish:
July 14th, 2009
Last Modified:
August 7th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
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Weaknesses (CWE)
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MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
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