CVE-2025-59799: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 22, 2025
·Updated
Artifex Ghostscript through 10.05.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow in pdfmarkcoercedest in devices/vector/gdevpdfm.c via a large size value.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Artifex Ghostscript<=10.05.1
Artifex Ghostscript<=10.05.1
Remediation
Event History
Sep 22, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-59799?
CVE-2025-59799 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a stack-based buffer overflow.
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How do I fix CVE-2025-59799?
To fix CVE-2025-59799, update Artifex Ghostscript to a version later than 10.05.1.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2025-59799?
CVE-2025-59799 affects Artifex Ghostscript versions up to and including 10.05.1.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-59799?
Exploiting CVE-2025-59799 can lead to arbitrary code execution and system compromise due to the buffer overflow.
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When was CVE-2025-59799 identified?
CVE-2025-59799 was identified in the context of vulnerabilities present before Artifex Ghostscript version 10.05.1.