CVE-2023-51885

Summary

CVE-2023-51885 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Mathtex version 1.05 and earlier. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending a specially crafted LaTeX string to the targeted system. Upon processing the string, the buffer will be overwritten, leading to arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability poses a serious risk, allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized access and potentially take control of the affected system. Users are strongly advised to update their Mathtex installations as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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