CVE-2024-40445

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability in forkosh Mime TeX before version 1.77 allows attackers on Windows systems to read or append arbitrary files by manipulating crafted input paths.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Oefenweb/mimetex/blob/master/mimetex.c#L12414-L12423
https://youtu.be/W2KPHFNfgrg
https://youtu.be/OII16TteaJw
https://github.com/TaiYou-TW/CVE-2024-40445_CVE-2024-40446/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-40445?
CVE-2024-40445 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-40445?
To fix CVE-2024-40445, 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-2024-40445 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-40445 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.
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