CVE-2017-9739: High severity ghostscript vulnerability

Published Jul 26, 2017
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Updated

The InsJMPR 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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS=9.21
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Jul 26, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-9739?

CVE-2017-9739 is a buffer over-read vulnerability that can affect the application’s stability.

4

Can CVE-2017-9739 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-9739 can be exploited remotely using a crafted document.

5

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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