CVE-2016-9601: Buffer Overflow
ghostscript before version 9.21 is vulnerable to a heap based buffer overflow that was found in the ghostscript jbig2decodegrayscaleimage function which is used to decode halftone segments in a JBIG2 image. A document (PostScript or PDF) with an embedded, specially crafted, jbig2 image could trigger a segmentation fault in ghostscript.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9601?
CVE-2016-9601 is a vulnerability in ghostscript before version 9.21 that allows a heap based buffer overflow in the jbig2_decode_gray_scale_image function.
How severe is CVE-2016-9601?
The severity of CVE-2016-9601 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-9601?
The affected software versions are: jbig2dec 0.16-1+deb10u1, 0.19-2, 0.19-3, Artifex Gpl Ghostscript up to version 9.21, and Artifex Jbig2dec up to version 0.13.
How can I fix CVE-2016-9601?
To fix CVE-2016-9601, update to the latest version of ghostscript if available, or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2016-9601?
You can find more information about CVE-2016-9601 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].