CVE-2024-46952: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Nov 10 2024(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in pdf/pdf_xref.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).
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/ghostscript | 9.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u7 9.53.3~dfsg-7+deb11u9 10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u6 10.04.0~dfsg-2 | |
| Ghostscript | <10.04.0 | |
| Debian | =12.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=708001
- https://cgit.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/cgit.cgi/ghostpdl.git/commit/?id=b1f0827c30f59a2dcbc8a39e42cace7a1de35f7f
- https://github.com/ArtifexSoftware/ghostpdl/blob/master/doc/News.html
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-46952
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-46952
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-46952
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-46952
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-46952
- 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=1fb76aaddac34530242dfbb9579d9997dae41264
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46952?
To fix CVE-2024-46952, you should upgrade to Ghostscript version 10.04.0 or later.
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.
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.
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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