Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS
CVE-2017-9618

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Artifex
Status
Ghostscript Ghostxps
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-9618?

The xps_load_sfnt_name function in Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS version 9.21 is susceptible to a buffer overflow exploit. This vulnerability can be triggered by processing a specially crafted document, resulting in a denial of service as the application crashes. Attackers can potentially exploit this vulnerability to undermine the integrity of a system, making it crucial to apply patches and updates to protect systems against future attacks.

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-12
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698044
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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