CVE-2008-6679: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Dec 22 2008(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the BaseFont writer module in Ghostscript 8.62, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ps2pdf crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Postscript file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/ghostscript | <0:8.15.2-9.4.el5_3.7 | 0:8.15.2-9.4.el5_3.7 |
| Artifex Ghostscript | =8.62 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=493445
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/04/01/10
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=690211
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0421.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34732
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00461.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34729
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-April/msg00460.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34667
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0060
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:095
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-06/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35416
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-262288-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35569
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35559
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1708
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10019
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/757-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502757/100/0/threaded
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=337627
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=337627&action=edit
- http://svn.ghostscript.com/viewvc?view=rev&sortby=rev&revision=9304
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-6679
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0421.html
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/ghostscript-8.63-3.fc9
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-6679 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6679
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009:0421
- https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2008-6679.json
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-6679?
CVE-2008-6679 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6679?
To fix CVE-2008-6679, update Ghostscript to version 8.15.2-9.4.el5_3.7 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2008-6679?
CVE-2008-6679 allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code via crafted Postscript files.
Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2008-6679?
CVE-2008-6679 affects Ghostscript version 8.62 and possibly earlier versions.
Can CVE-2008-6679 impact systems other than Red Hat?
Yes, CVE-2008-6679 could potentially impact any system using the vulnerable versions of Ghostscript.
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