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CVE-2009-1284

MediumPublished

Buffer overflow in BibTeX 0.99 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) via a long .bib bibliography file.

Published: Apr 9, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Nov 13, 2009

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

11.9%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in BibTeX 0.99 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) via a long .bib bibliography file.

Sources

BibTeX - '.bib' File Handling Memory CorruptionExploit
Vincent Lafevre · linux · Nov 13, 2009

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