Heap Overflow Vulnerability in Artifex Ghostscript's Document Processing
CVE-2017-9739

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Artifex
Status
Ghostscript Ghostxps
Vendor
CVE Published:
26 July 2017

What is CVE-2017-9739?

The Ins_JMPR function in base/ttinterp.c within Artifex Ghostscript's GhostXPS version 9.21 introduces a vulnerability that permits remote attackers to exploit a crafted document. This could lead to a denial of service condition, manifesting as a heap-based buffer over-read, resulting in an application crash and potentially exposing the system to further unknown impacts. It is crucial for users to stay informed about this vulnerability to mitigate risks associated with document processing.

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-12
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698063
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3986
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN

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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