CVE-2018-16539: Infoleak
First published: Wed Sep 05 2018(Updated: )
In Artifex Ghostscript before 9.24, attackers able to supply crafted PostScript files could use incorrect access checking in temp file handling to disclose contents of files on the system otherwise not readable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex Ghostscript | <9.24 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus | =7.6 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus | =7.6 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus | =7.6 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 | |
| redhat/ghostscript | <9.24 | 9.24 |
| debian/ghostscript | 9.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u7 9.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u8 10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u5 10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u6 10.04.0~dfsg-1 |
Remedy
http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=a054156d425b4dbdaaa9fda4b5f1182b27598c2b
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Reference Links
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=a054156d425b4dbdaaa9fda4b5f1182b27598c2b
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3650
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=699658
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00015.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-12
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3768-1/
- https://www.artifex.com/news/ghostscript-security-resolved/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4288
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-16539
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/332928
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=a054156d
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1625840
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-16509
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-16509
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1625839
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a054156d425b4dbdaaa9fda4b5f1182b27598c2b
- https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=a054156d425b4dbdaaa9fda4b5f1182b27598c2b
- https://github.com/apple/cups/issues/5392
- https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=150c8f69646b854a99f35f27edaae012eb2e900f
- https://bugs.debian.org/908300
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-16539
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-16539
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16539
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-16539
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16539?
CVE-2018-16539 is a vulnerability in Artifex Ghostscript that allows attackers to disclose the contents of files on the system.
How severe is CVE-2018-16539?
CVE-2018-16539 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-16539?
CVE-2018-16539 affects versions of Artifex Ghostscript before 9.24.
How can I fix CVE-2018-16539?
To fix CVE-2018-16539, update your Artifex Ghostscript to version 9.24 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-16539?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-16539 on the official CVE page (https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-16539) and the Artifex Ghostscript security resolved page (https://www.artifex.com/news/ghostscript-security-resolved/).
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