CVE-2024-46951: High severity ghostscript vulnerability
Published Nov 10, 2024
·Updated
An issue was discovered in psi/zcolor.c in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.04.0. An unchecked Implementation pointer in Pattern color space could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/ghostscript<=9.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u7
9.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u910.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u610.05.0~dfsg-1
Artifex Ghostscript<10.04.0
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing=12.0-sp5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12-sp5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12-sp5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12-sp5
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server For Sap=12-sp5
Remediation
Event History
Nov 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-46951?
CVE-2024-46951 has a high severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-46951?
To fix CVE-2024-46951, update Ghostscript to version 10.04.0 or later.
3
Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2024-46951?
CVE-2024-46951 affects Ghostscript versions prior to 10.04.0.
4
Can CVE-2024-46951 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-46951 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable Ghostscript software is accessible.
5
What impact does CVE-2024-46951 have on systems using Ghostscript?
CVE-2024-46951 can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing an attacker to take control of affected systems.