Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-1383
The getdirective function in mathtex.cgi in mathTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the dpi tag.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-1383
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 1.19%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 83 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2009-1383
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2009-1383
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The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2009-1383
- http://groups.google.com/group/comp.text.tex/browse_thread/thread/5d56d3d744351578
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504919/100/0/threaded
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51795
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-010.html
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1875
Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2009-1383
- cpe:2.3:a:forkosh:mathtex:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*