CVE-2024-29510
First published: Mon Jun 24 2024(Updated: )
Artifex Ghostscript before 10.03.1 allows memory corruption, and SAFER sandbox bypass, via format string injection with a uniprint device.
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 | |
| redhat/ghostscript | <10.03.1 | 10.03.1 |
| Ghostscript | <10.03.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/05/ghostscript_vulnerability_severity/
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rce-bug-in-widely-used-ghostscript-library-now-exploited-in-attacks/
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=707662
- https://codeanlabs.com/blog/research/cve-2024-29510-ghostscript-format-string-exploitation/
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/03/7
- https://ghostscript.readthedocs.io/en/gs10.03.1/News.html
- https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/ghostpdl.git/commit/?id=3b1735085ecef20b29e8db3416ab36de93e86d1f
- https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/ghostpdl.git/commit/?id=9de16a6637b73e35f79d2d622de403b24e6502f2
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-29510
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2293951
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6197
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6466
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2293950
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-29510
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29510
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-29510
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-29510
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/critical-vulnerability-in-ghostscript-cve-2024-29510
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-29510?
CVE-2024-29510 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for memory corruption and exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29510?
To remediate CVE-2024-29510, update Ghostscript to version 10.03.1 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-29510?
CVE-2024-29510 can lead to memory corruption and allow attackers to bypass the SAFER sandbox.
Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2024-29510?
CVE-2024-29510 affects Ghostscript versions prior to 10.03.1.
Is CVE-2024-29510 easily exploitable?
CVE-2024-29510 can be exploited through format string injection via the uniprint device, making it a serious security concern.
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