Description
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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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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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 |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T06:54:10.321Z
Reserved: 2009-12-10T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2009-4270
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Status : Modified
Published: 2009-12-21T16:30:00.420
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2009-4270
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN