CVE-2007-5935
texlive-bin - arbitrary code execution
EPSS 6.3%
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in hpc.c in dvips in teTeX and TeXlive 2007 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a DVI file with a long href tag.
How to fix CVE-2007-5935
To remediate CVE-2007-5935, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/texlive-bin—upgrade to 2007.dfsg.1-1 or later
- Debian/texlive-bin—upgrade to 2007-14+lenny1 or later
Is CVE-2007-5935 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 6.3%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 2007.dfsg.1-1
- from 0, < 2007-14+lenny1