CVE Catalog
CVE-2016-10243
CriticalSummary
TeX Live allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging inclusion of mpost in shell_escape_commands in the texmf.cnf config file.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can remotely take control of the system, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data loss.
Recommendation
It is recommended to review and update the texmf.cnf configuration file and restrict the ability to execute remote commands.
Original NVD description (English source)
TeX Live allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging inclusion of mpost in shell_escape_commands in the texmf.cnf config file.