CVE-2009-3743: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Aug 26 2010(Updated: )
Off-by-one error in the Ins_MINDEX function in the TrueType bytecode interpreter in Ghostscript before 8.71 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption) via a malformed TrueType font in a document that trigger an integer overflow and a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostscript | =8.01 | |
| Ghostscript | =7.00 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.54 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.54 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.15 | |
| Ghostscript | <=8.70 | |
| Ghostscript | =7.04 | |
| Ghostscript | =7.03 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.13 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.50 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.56 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.62 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.52 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.57 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.14 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.51 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.00 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.61 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.53 | |
| Ghostscript Fonts | =6.0 | |
| Ghostscript | =6.0 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.50 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.64 | |
| Ghostscript | =6.01 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.60 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.12 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.11 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.63 | |
| Ghostscript | =8.51 | |
| Ghostscript Fonts | =8.11 | |
| Ghostscript | =6.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3743?
CVE-2009-3743 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service through exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3743?
To fix CVE-2009-3743, upgrade Ghostscript to version 8.71 or later, which resolves this vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2009-3743?
CVE-2009-3743 is caused by an off-by-one error in the Ins_MINDEX function within Ghostscript's TrueType bytecode interpreter.
Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2009-3743?
CVE-2009-3743 affects multiple Ghostscript versions prior to 8.71, including 7.00 and 8.54.
Can CVE-2009-3743 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2009-3743 can lead to data breaches as it allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted TrueType fonts.
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