CVE-2016-7976: Input Validation
First published: Mon Aug 07 2017(Updated: )
The PS Interpreter in Ghostscript 9.18 and 9.20 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted userparams.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostscript | =9.18 | |
| Ghostscript | =9.20 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=user/chrisl/ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=6d444c273da5499a4cd72f21cb6d4c9a5256807d
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3691
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/19/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95332
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697178
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-31
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=user/chrisl/ghostpdl.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6d444c273da5499a4cd72f21cb6d4c9a5256807d
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7976?
CVE-2016-7976 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7976?
To fix CVE-2016-7976, update Ghostscript to version 9.21 or later.
What versions of Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2016-7976?
CVE-2016-7976 affects Ghostscript versions 9.18 and 9.20.
Can CVE-2016-7976 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7976 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted userparams.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2016-7976?
There are no widely recommended workarounds for CVE-2016-7976; the best course is to update the software.
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- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/description
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/artifex
- canonical/ghostscript
- version/ghostscript/9.18
- version/ghostscript/9.20