LaTeX functionality vulnerability allows arbitrary file creation via malicious flashcards
CVE-2024-32152

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Ankitects

Status
Anki
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 July 2024

What is CVE-2024-32152?

A blocklist bypass vulnerability exists in the LaTeX functionality of Ankitects Anki 24.04. A specially crafted malicious flashcard can lead to an arbitrary file creation at a fixed path. An attacker can share a malicious flashcard to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Anki 24.04

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Discovered by Autumn Bee Skerritt of Cisco Duo Security and Jacob B.
.