CVE-2020-16310: Divide by Zero
A division by zero vulnerability in dot24printpage() in devices/gdevdm24.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.
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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+deb11u11Fixed in 10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u8Fixed in 10.05.1~dfsg-1+deb13u1Fixed in 10.07.0~dfsg-2 - 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?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-16310.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16310?
The severity of CVE-2020-16310 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
How does CVE-2020-16310 impact Artifex Software GhostScript?
CVE-2020-16310 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service in Artifex Software GhostScript v9.50 via a crafted PDF file.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-16310?
Yes, the vulnerability is fixed in Artifex Software GhostScript v9.51.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-16310?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-16310 on the following references: [Link 1](https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=701828), [Link 2](https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commitdiff;h=eaba1d97b62831b42c51840cc8ee2bc4576c942e), [Link 3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1870160).