CVE-2017-5951: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Apr 03 2017(Updated: )
The mem_get_bits_rectangle function in base/gdevmem.c in Artifex Software, Inc. Ghostscript 9.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex Software Ghostscript | =9.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5951?
CVE-2017-5951 has a severity level categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.
How does CVE-2017-5951 affect Ghostscript 9.20?
CVE-2017-5951 allows remote attackers to cause a NULL pointer dereference and crash the application by using a crafted file.
What versions of Ghostscript are vulnerable to CVE-2017-5951?
Only Ghostscript version 9.20 is affected by CVE-2017-5951.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5951?
To fix CVE-2017-5951, update Ghostscript to a version beyond 9.20 that has addressed this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2017-5951 a software vulnerability or a hardware vulnerability?
CVE-2017-5951 is a software vulnerability affecting the Ghostscript application.
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