Input Validation Flaw in Ghostscript Affects Artifex Products
CVE-2018-19409

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Artifex
Status
Ghostscript
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 November 2018

What is CVE-2018-19409?

An input validation issue was identified in Ghostscript versions prior to 9.26, where the LockSafetyParams function does not correctly validate parameters when other devices are used, potentially allowing unintended consequences. This could lead to various security implications if exploited, emphasizing the need for prompt updates and patches in affected systems.

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References

https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4346
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-12
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3831-1/
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EPSS Score

10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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