Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Ghostscript
CVE-2024-46956

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Artifex
Status
Ghostscript
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2024

What is CVE-2024-46956?

A significant vulnerability exists in Artifex Ghostscript prior to version 10.04.0, specifically within the filenameforall function located in psi/zfile.c. This flaw allows for out-of-bounds data access, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code. Such vulnerabilities pose a serious security risk, emphasizing the need for users to prioritize updates and apply patches promptly to safeguard their systems.

References

https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=707895
https://github.com/ArtifexSoftware/ghostpdl/blob/master/d...
https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/sus...

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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