Segmentation Violation in OTFCC Commit 617837b in texlive-bin
Summary
CVE-2022-35028: OTFCC commit 617837b was discovered to contain a segmentation violation via /release-x64/otfccdump+0x4fbbb6. Affects texlive-bin versions 2022.20220321.62855-5.1 – 2025.20250727.75242+ds-5~hurd.1. No fix is published. How to fix ↓
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Background
texlive-bin is a package in the Debian ecosystem that provides the TeX Live distribution. It includes various binaries and tools for working with TeX documents. The package is widely used by developers and users for typesetting and formatting documents. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in the package's OTFCC commit 617837b, which can lead to a segmentation violation.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability (CVE-2022-35028) in OTFCC commit 617837b of texlive-bin results in a segmentation violation. This violation occurs in the /release-x64/otfccdump+0x4fbbb6 function. A segmentation violation can cause the program to crash or behave unpredictably, potentially leading to a denial of service. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level.
How To Fix
No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.
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Workaround
At the moment, no specific workaround has been provided for this vulnerability. It is advised to follow the recommended fix and update the texlive-bin package to a patched version as soon as it becomes available.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the OTFCC commit 617837b in texlive-bin has a vulnerability that can lead to a segmentation violation. It is important to update the package to a patched version as soon as it becomes available to mitigate the risk. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
texlive-bin is a package in the Debian ecosystem that provides the TeX Live distribution. It includes various binaries and tools for working with TeX documents.
A segmentation violation, also known as a segmentation fault, occurs when a program tries to access a memory location that it is not allowed to access. This can lead to a program crash or unpredictable behavior.
The vulnerability can result in a segmentation violation, potentially causing the texlive-bin program to crash or behave unpredictably. This can lead to a denial of service.
The CVSS score of this vulnerability is 6.5, indicating a medium severity level.
To fix the vulnerability, it is recommended to update the texlive-bin package to a version that includes a patch for the issue. Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly.
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