CVE-2024-29506: Buffer Overflow
Artifex Ghostscript before 10.03.0 has a stack-based buffer overflow in the pdfiapplyfilter() function via a long PDF filter name.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/ghostscriptto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u7Fixed in 10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u5Fixed in 10.03.1~dfsg-2 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Artifex Ghostscriptto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.03.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-29506?
CVE-2024-29506 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to potential code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29506?
To fix CVE-2024-29506, upgrade Ghostscript to version 10.03.1~dfsg-2 or later.
Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2024-29506?
Ghostscript versions before 10.03.0, including 9.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u7 and 10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u4, are affected by CVE-2024-29506.
What impact does CVE-2024-29506 have on systems using Ghostscript?
CVE-2024-29506 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on systems running vulnerable versions of Ghostscript.
Is there a public exploit for CVE-2024-29506?
As of the latest updates, there are no known public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2024-29506.