CVE-2025-27836: Buffer Overflow
An issue was discovered in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.05.0. The BJ10V device has a Print buffer overflow in contrib/japanese/gdev10v.c.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/ghostscriptto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u7Fixed in 10.05.0~dfsg-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Artifex Ghostscriptto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.05.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-27836?
CVE-2025-27836 has a high severity due to its potential for remote exploitation via print buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2025-27836?
To fix CVE-2025-27836, update Artifex Ghostscript to version 10.05.0 or later.
Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2025-27836?
CVE-2025-27836 affects all versions of Artifex Ghostscript prior to 10.05.0.
What is the impact of CVE-2025-27836 on users?
CVE-2025-27836 can allow attackers to exploit a print buffer overflow, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2025-27836?
As of now, there are no publicly disclosed exploits specifically targeting CVE-2025-27836.