CVE-2020-16294: Buffer Overflow
A buffer overflow vulnerability in epscprintpage() in devices/gdevepsc.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 9.51
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-2020-16294.
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software for this vulnerability is Artifex Software GhostScript version 9.50.
What is the severity level of this vulnerability?
The severity level of this vulnerability is medium (CVSS score 5.5).
How can a remote attacker exploit this vulnerability?
A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted PDF file to the target system, causing a buffer overflow in the epsc_print_page() function.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update Artifex Software GhostScript to version 9.51 or later.