Description
texlive-bin commit c515e was discovered to contain heap buffer overflow via the function ttfLoadHDMX:ttfdump. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via supplying a crafted TTF file.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | texlive-bin | 2023.20230311.66589-9 | — |
| Debian 13 | texlive-bin | 2023.20230311.66589-9 | — |
| Debian 12 | texlive-bin | 2022.20220321.62855-5.1+deb12u2 | — |
| Debian 11 | texlive-bin | 2020.20200327.54578-7+deb11u2 | DLA-3941-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | texlive-bin | 2021.20210626.59705-1ubuntu0.2 | USN-6695-1 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | texlive-bin | 2019.20190605.51237-3ubuntu0.2 | USN-6695-1 |
Show 2 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | texlive-bin | 2017.20170613.44572-8ubuntu0.2+esm1 | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | texlive-bin | 2015.20160222.37495-1ubuntu0.1+esm1 | — |
Advisories 2
- USN-6695-1 texlive-bin vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-3941-1 texlive-bin - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026