REDHAT-BUG-1434353
First published: Tue Mar 21 2017(Updated: )
A null pointer vulnerability was found in mem_get_bits_rectangle() when trying to read from unallocated memory. Upstream bug: <a href="https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697676">https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697676</a> Upstream patch: <a href="http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;h=309eca4e0a31ea70dcc844812691439312dad091">http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;h=309eca4e0a31ea70dcc844812691439312dad091</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex Ghostscript |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697676
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;h=309eca4e0a31ea70dcc844812691439312dad091
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1434497
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1434353#c1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2180
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1434353
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1434353?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1434353 is considered medium due to its potential to cause null pointer dereference.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1434353?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1434353, apply the upstream patch provided in the Ghostscript repository.
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1434353?
REDHAT-BUG-1434353 affects Ghostscript software.
Is there an upstream bug report for REDHAT-BUG-1434353?
Yes, there is an upstream bug report for REDHAT-BUG-1434353 which can be found detailed on the Ghostscript bug tracking page.
What causes the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1434353?
The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1434353 is caused by a null pointer dereference when reading from unallocated memory.
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