CVE-2022-1350: GhostPCL gsmchunk.c chunk_free_object memory corruption
First published: Thu Apr 14 2022(Updated: )
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GhostPCL 9.55.0. This vulnerability affects the function chunk_free_object of the file gsmchunk.c. The manipulation with a malicious file leads to a memory corruption. The attack can be initiated remotely but requires user interaction. The exploit has been disclosed to the public as a POC and may be used. It is recommended to apply the patches to fix this issue.
Credit: cna@vuldb.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex Ghostpcl | =9.55.0 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2022-1350.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-1350?
The severity of CVE-2022-1350 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-1350?
GhostPCL 9.55.0 is affected by CVE-2022-1350.
How does CVE-2022-1350 affect GhostPCL?
CVE-2022-1350 affects GhostPCL through the function chunk_free_object of the file gsmchunk.c, leading to a memory corruption.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2022-1350?
Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2022-1350.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/title
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/tags
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- vendor/artifex
- canonical/artifex ghostpcl
- version/artifex ghostpcl/9.55.0