CVE-2018-17961: High severity Artifex Ghostscript vulnerability
Artifex Ghostscript 9.25 and earlier allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via vectors involving errorhandler setup. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-17183.
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Artifex Ghostscript 9.25 and earlier allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via vectors involving errorhandler setup. This issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-17183.
References: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1682&desc=2 https://bugs.ghostscript.com/showbug.cgi?id=699816 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/10/09/4
Upstream Patch: http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commitdiff;h=a54c9e61e7d0 http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commitdiff;h=a5a9bf8c6a63 http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commitdiff;h=a6807394bd94
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17961?
CVE-2018-17961 is a vulnerability in Artifex Ghostscript 9.25 and earlier that allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-17961?
The severity of CVE-2018-17961 is high, with a CVSS score of 8.6.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-17961?
Artifex Ghostscript versions up to and including 9.25 are affected by CVE-2018-17961.
How can I fix CVE-2018-17961?
To fix CVE-2018-17961, update Artifex Ghostscript to version 9.26 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-17961?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-17961 at the following references: [link 1](https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45573/), [link 2](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/10/09/4), [link 3](https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1682).