CVE-2020-16287: Buffer Overflow
A buffer overflow vulnerability in lprnisblack() in contrib/lips4/gdevlprn.c of Artifex Software GhostScript v9.50 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file. This is fixed in v9.51.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/ghostscriptto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u7Fixed in 9.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u10Fixed in 10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u6Fixed in 10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u7Fixed in 10.05.0~dfsg-1 - Upgrade
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redhat/ghostscriptto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.51 - Upgrade
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Artifex Software GhostScriptto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in v9.51
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this buffer overflow vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this buffer overflow vulnerability is CVE-2020-16287.
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-16287?
The severity level of CVE-2020-16287 is medium.
How does CVE-2020-16287 affect Artifex Software GhostScript?
CVE-2020-16287 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file in Artifex Software GhostScript version 9.50.
How can I fix CVE-2020-16287 in Artifex Software GhostScript?
You can fix CVE-2020-16287 in Artifex Software GhostScript by updating to version 9.51.
Are there any references available for CVE-2020-16287?
Yes, the references for CVE-2020-16287 are: [1](https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=701785), [2](https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=450da26a76286a8342ec0864b3d113856709f8f6), [3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1870243)