CVE-2010-4054: Buffer Overflow
The gstype2interpret function in Ghostscript allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect pointer dereference and application crash) via crafted font data in a compressed data stream, aka bug 691043.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4054?
CVE-2010-4054 is rated as a denial of service vulnerability, which can cause application crashes due to incorrect pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4054?
Fixing CVE-2010-4054 involves upgrading to a patched version of Ghostscript that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2010-4054?
CVE-2010-4054 affects multiple versions of Ghostscript, including 6.0 to 9.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-4054 enable?
CVE-2010-4054 enables remote attackers to exploit a crafted font data to cause a denial of service.
Can CVE-2010-4054 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-4054 can be exploited remotely through crafted input that can trigger the denial of service condition.