CVE-2024-28244

KaTeX's maxExpand bypassed by Unicode sub/superscripts

Description

KaTeX is a JavaScript library for TeX math rendering on the web. KaTeX users who render untrusted mathematical expressions could encounter malicious input using `\def` or `\newcommand` that causes a near-infinite loop, despite setting `maxExpand` to avoid such loops. KaTeX supports an option named maxExpand which aims to prevent infinitely recursive macros from consuming all available memory and/or triggering a stack overflow error. Unfortunately, support for "Unicode (sub|super)script characters" allows an attacker to bypass this limit. Each sub/superscript group instantiated a separate Parser with its own limit on macro executions, without inheriting the current count of macro executions from its parent. This has been corrected in KaTeX v0.16.10.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: KaTeX KaTeX
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28244?
CVE-2024-28244 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-28244?
To fix CVE-2024-28244, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-28244 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-28244 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-28244?
CVE-2024-28244 affects KaTeX KaTeX.
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