CVE-2025-7462: Artifex GhostPDL New Output File Open Error gdevpdf.c pdf_ferror null pointer dereference

Published Jul 12, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in Artifex GhostPDL up to 3989415a5b8e99b9d1b87cc9902bde9b7cdea145. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function pdfferror of the file devices/vector/gdevpdf.c of the component New Output File Open Error Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The identifier of the patch is 619a106ba4c4abed95110f84d5efcd7aee38c7cb. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Artifex GhostPDL<=3989415a5b8e99b9d1b87cc9902bde9b7cdea145

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Artifex GhostPDL to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch 619a106ba4c4abed95110f84d5efcd7aee38c7cb

Event History

Jul 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:32 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Sep 15, 57586
Event
via FIRST·01:16 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-7462?

CVE-2025-7462 is classified as a problematic vulnerability affecting Artifex GhostPDL.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-7462?

To fix CVE-2025-7462, users should upgrade to a version of Artifex GhostPDL that is beyond 3989415a5b8e99b9d1b87cc9902bde9b7cdea145.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2025-7462?

CVE-2025-7462 affects the pdf_ferror function within the New Output File Open Error Handler of Artifex GhostPDL.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2025-7462?

CVE-2025-7462 can potentially lead to manipulation issues within the affected component of Artifex GhostPDL.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-7462?

Currently, the recommended action for CVE-2025-7462 is to apply available updates rather than rely on workarounds.

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