CVE-2017-9620
First published: Wed Jul 26 2017(Updated: )
The xps_select_font_encoding function in xps/xpsfont.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, related to the xps_encode_font_char_imp function.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostscript | =9.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9620?
The severity of CVE-2017-9620 is rated as high with a score of 7.8.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9620?
To fix CVE-2017-9620, you should upgrade to a version of Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS later than 9.21.
What impact does CVE-2017-9620 have on my system?
CVE-2017-9620 can cause a denial of service due to a heap-based buffer over-read and potential application crashes.
Which versions of Artifex Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2017-9620?
CVE-2017-9620 affects Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS version 9.21.
Can CVE-2017-9620 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-9620 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted documents.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/artifex
- canonical/ghostscript
- version/ghostscript/9.21