CVE-2017-9611
First published: Wed Jul 26 2017(Updated: )
The Ins_MIRP function in base/ttinterp.c in Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostscript | =9.21 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9611?
CVE-2017-9611 has a high severity due to its potential for causing denial of service and application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9611?
To remedy CVE-2017-9611, update to a patched version of Ghostscript beyond 9.21.
What impact can CVE-2017-9611 have on my system?
CVE-2017-9611 can lead to a denial of service through a heap-based buffer over-read and potential application crashes.
Is CVE-2017-9611 exploitable by remote attackers?
Yes, CVE-2017-9611 can be exploited by remote attackers using a specially crafted document.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-9611?
CVE-2017-9611 affects Artifex Ghostscript version 9.21 and specific Debian Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/type
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/artifex
- canonical/ghostscript
- version/ghostscript/9.21
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian
- version/debian/8.0
- version/debian/9.0