CVE-2009-2459 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2009-2459: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in mimeTeX, when downloaded before 20090713, have unknown impact and attack vectors related to the (1) \environ, (2) \input, and (3) \counter TeX directives.

Affects 2 Linux releases across 2 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2009-2459 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mimetex→ fixed in1.50-1.1urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mimetex

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mimetex→ fixed in1.50-1.1urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mimetex

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