CVE-2015-8106: Format string vulnerability in the CmdKeywords function in funct1.c in latex2rtf before 2.3.10 allows remote a

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2015-8106 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting latex2rtf, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Format string vulnerability in the CmdKeywords function in funct1.c in latex2rtf before 2.3.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the \keywords command in a crafted TeX file.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-134
Published	2016-04-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fedoraproject · latex2rtf project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-04-18 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

latex2rtf project latex2rtf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy latex2rtf || rpm -q latex2rtf || latex2rtf --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison latex2rtf sudo apt install latex2rtf=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.8> sudo apt-mark hold latex2rtf

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list latex2rtf sudo dnf downgrade latex2rtf-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.8> sudo dnf versionlock add latex2rtf

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 22 · 23 · 24

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 22

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-8106?

latex2rtf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-8106 being exploited?

CVE-2015-8106 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-8106 affect?

CVE-2015-8106 affects latex2rtf, fedora. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Format string vulnerability in the CmdKeywords function in funct1.c in latex2rtf before 2.3.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the \keywords command in a crafted TeX file.

How urgent is CVE-2015-8106?

Priority 50/100. High severity

References

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