Null Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in GhostScript by Artifex Software
CVE-2020-16306

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Artifex
Status
Ghostscript
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 August 2020

What is CVE-2020-16306?

A null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in the devices/gdevtsep.c file of GhostScript v9.50, allowing a remote attacker to exploit this weakness by delivering a specially crafted PostScript file. Successful exploitation can lead to a denial of service, rendering the affected system unresponsive. This issue has been addressed in GhostScript version 9.51, where the relevant patches have been implemented to enhance security.

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References

https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=701821
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http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Ba=commitdiff...
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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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