Is CVE-2023-51885 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-51885 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-51885 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-51885 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-51885?

CVE-2023-51885 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-51885

CWE-120Published: January 24, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Mathtex v.1.05 and before allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the length of the LaTeX string component.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A buffer overflow in Mathtex allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the length of a LaTeX string. This critical flaw is highly dangerous due to the potential for remote code execution.

No public exploit is currently known. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update Mathtex to a version newer than 1.05 to resolve this buffer overflow vulnerability.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-51885 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.