Tex Live · Tex Live · CVE-2023-46048
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Tex Live version 944e257
**Description**
The issue is related to a NULL pointer dereference in the `writet1.c` file located in `texk/web2c/pdftexdir`. This occurs when handling a crafted `cmr10.pfb` file. It is noted that the categorization of this issue is disputed, with some considering it a usability problem rather than a security vulnerability.
**Recommendations**
For Tex Live version 944e257, as a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the `writet1.c` function until a patch is available. Additionally, avoid using crafted files such as `cmr10.pfb` to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.