CVE-2024-46952: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 10, 2024
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Updated

An issue was discovered in pdf/pdfxref.c in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.04.0. There is a buffer overflow during handling of a PDF XRef stream (related to W array values).

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Artifex Ghostscript<10.04.0
Debian Debian Linux=12.0
debian/ghostscript
9.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u79.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u910.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u610.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u710.05.0~dfsg-1

Event History

Nov 10, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-46952?

CVE-2024-46952 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution caused by a buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-46952?

To fix CVE-2024-46952, you should upgrade to Ghostscript version 10.04.0 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2024-46952?

CVE-2024-46952 affects Ghostscript versions prior to 10.04.0 and specific Debian packages listed in the vulnerability report.

4

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2024-46952?

Exploiting CVE-2024-46952 can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing attackers to take control of the affected system.

5

Is CVE-2024-46952 related to PDF processing?

Yes, CVE-2024-46952 specifically involves a vulnerability during the processing of PDF XRef streams in Ghostscript.

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