CVE-2009-1383

Description

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.

How to fix CVE-2009-1383

To remediate CVE-2009-1383, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.

• Debian/mathtex—upgrade to 1.03-1 or later

Is CVE-2009-1383 being exploited?

Low — EPSS is 1.0%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.

Affected packages (1)

• from 0, < 1.03-1

References (1)

• ADVISORYsecurity-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-1383