REDHAT-BUG-493442: Medium severity artifex ghostscript vulnerability
Published Apr 1, 2009
·Updated
A denial of service flaw was found in Ghostscript's CCITTFax decoding filter. An attacker could create a specially-crafted PDF file which could cause Ghostscript to crash, or, potentially execute arbitrary code, when opened by the victim.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Ghostscript Ghostscript
Event History
Apr 1, 2009
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-493442?
REDHAT-BUG-493442 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-493442?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-493442, update to the latest patched version of Ghostscript.
3
What versions of Ghostscript are affected by REDHAT-BUG-493442?
All versions of Ghostscript prior to the release that addresses REDHAT-BUG-493442 are potentially affected.
4
What are the risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-493442?
The risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-493442 include system crashes and potential arbitrary code execution.
5
Can REDHAT-BUG-493442 be exploited remotely?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-493442 can be exploited by an attacker using a specially-crafted PDF file.