Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Ghostscript Software
CVE-2020-16297
5.5MEDIUM
What is CVE-2020-16297?
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the FloydSteinbergDitheringC() function of the Ghostscript software, specifically in the contrib/gdevbjca.c file. Maliciously crafted PDF files can exploit this flaw, potentially leading to a denial of service. This vulnerability was addressed in version 9.51, where necessary patches and mitigations were implemented to enhance security against such attacks.
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References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved