CVE-2017-9726
First published: Wed Jul 26 2017(Updated: )
The Ins_MDRP 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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Reference Links
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698055
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=7755e67116e8973ee0e3b22d653df026a84fa01b
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3986
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99992
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-12
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=7755e67116e8973ee0e3b22d653df026a84fa01b
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9726?
CVE-2017-9726 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and application crash.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9726?
To fix CVE-2017-9726, update to the latest version of Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks can CVE-2017-9726 facilitate?
CVE-2017-9726 can facilitate remote denial of service attacks through crafted documents.
Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2017-9726?
CVE-2017-9726 affects Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS version 9.21.
Can CVE-2017-9726 affect Debian-based systems?
Yes, CVE-2017-9726 can impact Debian GNU/Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0.
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