CVE-2017-9727
First published: Wed Jul 26 2017(Updated: )
The gx_ttfReader__Read function in base/gxttfb.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=698056
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=937ccd17ac65935633b2ebc06cb7089b91e17e6b
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3986
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99999
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-12
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=937ccd17ac65935633b2ebc06cb7089b91e17e6b
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9727?
CVE-2017-9727 has a medium severity rating as it can lead to denial of service through application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9727?
To fix CVE-2017-9727, upgrade to Ghostscript GhostXPS version 9.22 or later.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2017-9727?
CVE-2017-9727 is caused by a heap-based buffer over-read in the gx_ttfReader__Read function.
Is CVE-2017-9727 exploitable over the network?
Yes, CVE-2017-9727 can be exploited by remote attackers via crafted documents.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-9727?
CVE-2017-9727 affects Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS version 9.21 and specific versions of Debian GNU/Linux.
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