CVE-2016-7979: Incorrect Type Cast

Published May 23, 2017
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Updated

Ghostscript before 9.21 might allow remote attackers to bypass the SAFER mode protection mechanism and consequently execute arbitrary code by leveraging type confusion in .initializedscparser.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Artifex ghostscript<=9.20

Event History

May 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:56 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:56 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7979?

CVE-2016-7979 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How can I fix CVE-2016-7979?

To fix CVE-2016-7979, upgrade to Ghostscript version 9.21 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2016-7979?

CVE-2016-7979 affects all versions of Ghostscript up to and including 9.20.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-7979?

CVE-2016-7979 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by bypassing the SAFER mode protection.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2016-7979?

CVE-2016-7979 involves type confusion in the .initialize_dsc_parser component of Ghostscript.

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