fkie_cve-2024-40445
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd
Published
2025-04-22 14:15
Modified
2025-06-23 18:33
Summary
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.
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
ctan mimetex *



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  "id": "CVE-2024-40445",
  "lastModified": "2025-06-23T18:33:00.807",
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          "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
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          "integrityImpact": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "NONE",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
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