CVE-2024-29073
mediumpriority · track · 30EPSS 0.118 · 96 %ileEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
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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affected products (3)
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advisories (2)
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- GHSA-x3r6-ccvq-cf5vAnki Latex Incomplete Blocklist Vulnerability2024-07-22ghsa · osvUS
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.
- PYSEC-2026-1118Anki Latex Incomplete Blocklist Vulnerability2026-07-07vendor · osvUS
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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references (6)
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- https://apps.ankiweb.net/Patchcnnvd
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2024-29073/cnnvd
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1992cnnvd
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1992enisa_euvd
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1992ExploitThird Party Advisorynvd
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1992nvd
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