CVE-2009-1383
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.
Published:Jul 14, 2009
Last Modified:Apr 23, 2026
EPS:Jul 14, 2009
EPSS Score:0.00987
CVSS Score:7.5
Affected Products
Vendor
Product
Action
Vendor
Forkosh
Product
Mathtex
Forkosh
Mathtex
Exploits
No exploit reference
Common Weakness Enumeration
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Related CVEs
References
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
Attack Vector
Network
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Physical
Privileges Required
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User Interaction
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Scope
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Confidentiality
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Integrity
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Availability
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