CVE-2017-5951: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Apr 3, 2017
·Updated
The memgetbitsrectangle 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Artifex ghostscript=9.20
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:44 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:44 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5951?
CVE-2017-5951 has a severity level categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
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.
3
What versions of Ghostscript are vulnerable to CVE-2017-5951?
Only Ghostscript version 9.20 is affected by CVE-2017-5951.
4
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.
5
Is CVE-2017-5951 a software vulnerability or a hardware vulnerability?
CVE-2017-5951 is a software vulnerability affecting the Ghostscript application.