Stack-based buffer overflow in the errprintf function in base/gsmisc.c in ghostscript 8.64 through 8.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, as originally reported for debug logging code in gdevcups.c in the CUPS output driver.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-2080-1 | New ghostscript packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2009-4238 | Stack-based buffer overflow in the errprintf function in base/gsmisc.c in ghostscript 8.64 through 8.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, as originally reported for debug logging code in gdevcups.c in the CUPS output driver. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-961-1 | Ghostscript vulnerabilities |
Fixes
Solution
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T06:54:10.321Z
Reserved: 2009-12-10T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2009-4270
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2009-12-21T16:30:00.420
Modified: 2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Link: CVE-2009-4270
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN