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CVE-2023-51890

Ctan Mathtex denial of service

7.5 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.86%
  1. Published24 Jan 2024

Description

An infinite loop issue discovered in Mathtex 1.05 and before allows a remote attackers to consume CPU resources via crafted string in the application URL.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected products

Ctan Mathtex≤ 1.05

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-51890 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-51890 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.86%.

How severe is CVE-2023-51890?

CVE-2023-51890 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-51890?

Affected products include Ctan Mathtex.

How do I fix CVE-2023-51890?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.