CVE-2017-9739
First published: Wed Jul 26 2017(Updated: )
The Ins_JMPR 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 Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=c501a58f8d5650c8ba21d447c0d6f07eafcb0f15
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3986
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99987
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698063
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-12
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c501a58f8d5650c8ba21d447c0d6f07eafcb0f15
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-9739?
CVE-2017-9739 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service, causing application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9739?
To fix CVE-2017-9739, upgrade to a patched version of Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS or apply security updates provided by your Linux distribution.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-9739?
CVE-2017-9739 is a buffer over-read vulnerability that can affect the application’s stability.
Can CVE-2017-9739 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-9739 can be exploited remotely using a crafted document.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-9739?
CVE-2017-9739 affects Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS version 9.21 and specific versions of Debian Linux.
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