REDHAT-BUG-2354949: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 25, 2025
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.05.0. The NPDL device has a Compression buffer overflow for contrib/japanese/gdevnpdl.c.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Artifex ghostscript<10.05.0
Event History
Mar 25, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2354949?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2354949 is considered to be critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2354949?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2354949, you should upgrade Artifex Ghostscript to version 10.05.0 or later.
3
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2354949?
REDHAT-BUG-2354949 affects Artifex Ghostscript versions prior to 10.05.0.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2354949?
The nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2354949 is a compression buffer overflow in the NPDL device.
5
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2354949?
There are no specific workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-2354949; the recommended solution is to apply the necessary updates.