Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in GhostScript by Artifex Software
CVE-2020-16302

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Artifex
Status
Ghostscript
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2020

What is CVE-2020-16302?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the function jetp3852_print_page() located in devices/gdev3852.c of Artifex Software's GhostScript version 9.50. This flaw enables remote attackers to escalate privileges through specially crafted PDF files, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of system resources. The issue has been addressed in version 9.51, which is recommended for users to prevent exploitation.

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References

https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=701815
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https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Ba=commitdif...
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg0...
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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

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