CVE-2024-29073

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: July 22, 2024 Modified: November 04, 2025

Description

An 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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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1992
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1992
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
4.1%
88th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

ankiweb