CVE-2023-51886

Summary

CVE-2023-51886 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that affects the main() function in Mathtex 1.05 and earlier versions. An attacker can exploit this flaw by using the \\convertpath command, triggering the buffer overflow and causing a denial of service. The vulnerability could lead to unintended program behavior or system crashes, potentially disrupting services or allowing further exploitation. Users are advised to update to the latest version of Mathtex to mitigate this risk.

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