CVE-2010-1628: Buffer Overflow

Published May 19, 2010
·
Updated

Ghostscript 8.64, 8.70, and possibly other versions allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PostScript file containing unlimited recursive procedure invocations, which trigger memory corruption in the stack of the interpreter.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Artifex Gpl Ghostscript=8.64
Artifex Gpl Ghostscript=8.70

Event History

May 19, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1628?

CVE-2010-1628 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution by attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1628?

To fix CVE-2010-1628, upgrade to Ghostscript version 9.0 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2010-1628?

CVE-2010-1628 affects users of Ghostscript versions 8.64 and 8.70.

4

What type of attacks does CVE-2010-1628 enable?

CVE-2010-1628 enables context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted PostScript files.

5

What is the underlying issue of CVE-2010-1628?

The underlying issue of CVE-2010-1628 is memory corruption in the stack of the Ghostscript interpreter caused by unlimited recursive procedure invocations.

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