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CVE-2010-1440: Integer Overflow

First published: Wed Apr 28 2010(Updated: )

An integer overflow was found in the way TeX text formatting system processed special commands. If a user was tricked into processing a specially-crafted typesetter-independent .dvi (DeVice Independent) file, it could lead to dvips executable crash or, potentially, to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the user running dvips. Different vulnerability than <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-0739">CVE-2010-0739</a>.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/tetex<0:3.0-33.8.el5_5.5
0:3.0-33.8.el5_5.5
Tex Live=2007
teTeX
Tex Live=2008
Tex Live=2004
Tex Live<=2009
Tex Live=2002
Tex Live=1996
Tex Live=2001
Tex Live=1999
Tex Live=2005
Tex Live=1998
Tex Live=2000
Tex Live=2003

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1440?

    CVE-2010-1440 has a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and system crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1440?

    To fix CVE-2010-1440, upgrade to the latest version of TeX Live or tetex that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What are the affected software packages for CVE-2010-1440?

    CVE-2010-1440 affects various versions of TeX Live and teTeX including versions from 1996 to 2009.

  • What could happen if CVE-2010-1440 is exploited?

    Exploitation of CVE-2010-1440 could lead to crashes of the dvips executable or arbitrary code execution.

  • Is CVE-2010-1440 still relevant today?

    While CVE-2010-1440 is older, it remains relevant for systems still using vulnerable versions of TeX Live or tetex.

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