CVE-2018-17407: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Sep 21 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in t1_check_unusual_charstring functions in writet1.c files in TeX Live before 2018-09-21. A buffer overflow in the handling of Type 1 fonts allows arbitrary code execution when a malicious font is loaded by one of the vulnerable tools: pdflatex, pdftex, dvips, or luatex.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tug Tex Live | <2018-09-21 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.10 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| ubuntu/texlive-bin | <2017.20170613.44572-8ubuntu0.1 | 2017.20170613.44572-8ubuntu0.1 |
| ubuntu/texlive-bin | <2018.20180824.48463-1ubuntu0.1 | 2018.20180824.48463-1ubuntu0.1 |
| ubuntu/texlive-bin | <2013.20130729.30972-2ubuntu0.1 | 2013.20130729.30972-2ubuntu0.1 |
| ubuntu/texlive-bin | <2018.20180907.48586-2 | 2018.20180907.48586-2 |
| ubuntu/texlive-bin | <2015.20160222.37495-1ubuntu0.1 | 2015.20160222.37495-1ubuntu0.1 |
| debian/texlive-bin | 2020.20200327.54578-7+deb11u1 2022.20220321.62855-5.1+deb12u1 2024.20240313.70630+ds-4 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2018/msg00230.html
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=909317
- https://github.com/TeX-Live/texlive-source/commit/6ed0077520e2b0da1fd060c7f88db7b2e6068e4c
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3788-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3788-2/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4299
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-17407
- https://github.com/TeX-Live/texlive-source/commit/59cbb8f96b0543c2912d6370ce8021181661e1cf
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-17407
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3788-1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3788-2
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-17407
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-17407
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-17407
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17407?
CVE-2018-17407 is a vulnerability in TeX Live that allows arbitrary code execution when a malicious font is loaded by vulnerable tools.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-17407?
PDFlatex, PDFTeX, DVIPS, and LuaTeX are affected by CVE-2018-17407.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17407?
The severity of CVE-2018-17407 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2018-17407 in TeX Live?
To fix CVE-2018-17407 in TeX Live, update to versions 2018.20181218.49446-1 or later.
Are there any references for CVE-2018-17407?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-17407 at the following references: [1], [2], [3].
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