CVE-2024-28243 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2024-28243: KaTeX is a JavaScript library for TeX math rendering on the web. KaTeX users who render untrusted mathematical expressions could encounter malicious input using `\edef` that causes a near-infinite loop, despite setting `maxExpand` to avoid such loops. This can be used as an availability attack, wher

Affects 1 Linux release across 1 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2024-28243 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

node-katex→ fixed in0.16.10+~cs6.1.0-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y node-katex
```

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