Remote Code Execution in Ghostscript's gx_image_enum_begin Function
CVE-2017-6196

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Artifex
Status
Afpl Ghostscript
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 February 2017

What is CVE-2017-6196?

Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in the gx_image_enum_begin function of Ghostscript allow remote attackers to exploit crafted PostScript documents. This issue can lead to unexpected application crashes or potentially result in further unspecified attacks. Proper input validation and error handling are vital for mitigating the risk associated with this vulnerability.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037899
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96428
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Bh=ecceafe3ab...
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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