CVE-2024-29509
First published: Wed Jul 03 2024(Updated: )
Artifex Ghostscript before 10.03.0 has a heap-based overflow when PDFPassword (e.g., for runpdf) has a \000 byte in the middle.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/ghostscript | <=10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u4 | 9.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u7 10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u5 10.03.1~dfsg-2 |
| Ghostscript | <10.03.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=707510
- https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Bh=917b3a71fb20748965254631199ad98210d6c2fb
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/03/7
- https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/ghostpdl.git/commit/?id=316c3a08269212f1005709da64efcb383f8f5ce0
- https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/ghostpdl.git/commit/?id=917b3a71fb20748965254631199ad98210d6c2fb
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-29509
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-29509
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29509
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-29509
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-29509
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-29509?
CVE-2024-29509 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause heap-based overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29509?
To fix CVE-2024-29509, update Ghostscript to version 10.03.1 or later.
Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2024-29509?
Affected versions include all versions of Ghostscript prior to 10.03.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-29509?
CVE-2024-29509 is a heap overflow vulnerability that can be triggered by a specific PDF password formatting.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-29509?
Yes, a patch is available in Ghostscript version 10.03.1 and later.
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