CVE-2024-29073

NameCVE-2024-29073
DescriptionAn vulnerability in the handling of Latex exists in Ankitects Anki 24.04. When Latex is sanitized to prevent unsafe commands, the verbatim package, which comes installed by default in many Latex distributions, has been overlooked. A specially crafted flashcard can lead to an arbitrary file read. An attacker can share a flashcard to trigger this vulnerability.
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Debian Bugs1077548

Vulnerable and fixed packages

The table below lists information on source packages.

Source PackageReleaseVersionStatus
anki (PTS)bullseye2.1.15+dfsg-3vulnerable
sid2.1.15+dfsg-4vulnerable

The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.

PackageTypeReleaseFixed VersionUrgencyOriginDebian Bugs
ankisource(unstable)(unfixed)1077548

Notes

[bullseye] - anki <postponed> (Minor issue; can be fixed in next update)
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1992

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