CVE-2020-16288: Buffer Overflow
A buffer overflow vulnerability in pjcommonprintpage() in devices/gdevpjet.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 9.51Patch 701791
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-16288?
CVE-2020-16288 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in pj_common_print_page() in devices/gdevpjet.c of Artifex Software GhostScript v9.50.
How does CVE-2020-16288 affect GhostScript?
CVE-2020-16288 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16288?
CVE-2020-16288 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can I fix CVE-2020-16288?
Update to Artifex Software GhostScript v9.51, which contains the fix for CVE-2020-16288.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-16288?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-16288 at the following references: [Git](http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;h=aba3375ac24f8e02659d9b1eb9093909618cdb9f), [Bugzilla Red Hat](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1870268), [GhostScript Bug](https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=701791).