Description
The mem_get_bits_rectangle function in base/gdevmem.c in Artifex Software, Inc. Ghostscript 9.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted file.
Analysis and contextual insights are available on OpenCVE Cloud.
Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
Additional remediation guidance may be available on OpenCVE Cloud.
Tracking
Sign in to view the affected projects.
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-905-1 | ghostscript security update |
Debian DSA |
DSA-3838-1 | ghostscript security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2017-15021 | The mem_get_bits_rectangle function in base/gdevmem.c in Artifex Software, Inc. Ghostscript 9.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted file. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3272-1 | Ghostscript vulnerabilities |
References
History
No history.
Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T15:18:49.312Z
Reserved: 2017-02-09T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2017-5951
No data.
Status : Modified
Published: 2017-04-03T05:59:00.817
Modified: 2026-05-13T00:24:29.033
Link: CVE-2017-5951
OpenCVE Enrichment
No data.
Weaknesses
Debian DLA
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN