CVE-2024-29508
First published: Wed Jul 03 2024(Updated: )
Artifex Ghostscript before 10.03.0 has a heap-based pointer disclosure (observable in a constructed BaseFont name) in the function pdf_base_font_alloc.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/ghostscript | <=9.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u7<=10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u4 | 10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u5 10.03.1~dfsg-2 |
| Ghostscript | <10.03.0 |
Remedy
https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=147e5abd63d82c9ec3587c6f67a5d8ec7dc38e61
Remedy
https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=d084021e06ba1caa1373fbbcf24a8510f43830ab
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=707510
- https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Bh=ff1013a0ab485b66783b70145e342a82c670906a
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/03/7
- https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/ghostpdl.git/commit/?id=ff1013a0ab485b66783b70145e342a82c670906a
- https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/ghostpdl.git/commit/?id=147e5abd63d82c9ec3587c6f67a5d8ec7dc38e61
- https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/ghostpdl.git/commit/?id=d084021e06ba1caa1373fbbcf24a8510f43830ab
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-29508
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-29508
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29508
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-29508
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-29508
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-29508?
CVE-2024-29508 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for sensitive data disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29508?
To fix CVE-2024-29508, update Ghostscript to version 10.03.1 or later.
What is the affected software for CVE-2024-29508?
CVE-2024-29508 affects versions of Artifex Ghostscript prior to 10.03.0.
What are the implications of CVE-2024-29508?
The implications of CVE-2024-29508 include the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive data through pointer disclosure.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-29508?
As of now, there are no publicly known exploits for CVE-2024-29508.
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