RHSA-2024:4000: Important: ghostscript security update
Important: ghostscript security update
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The Ghostscript suite contains utilities for rendering PostScript and PDF documents. Ghostscript translates PostScript code to common bitmap formats so that the code can be displayed or printed.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> ghostscript: OPVP device arbitrary code execution via custom Driver library (CVE-2024-33871)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2024:4000?
The severity level of RHSA-2024:4000 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:4000?
To fix RHSA-2024:4000, update the Ghostscript package to version 9.27-13.el8_10.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2024:4000?
RHSA-2024:4000 affects multiple platforms including Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64, ARM 64, and IBM z Systems.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2024:4000?
RHSA-2024:4000 addresses vulnerabilities in the Ghostscript suite that could allow for exploitation of the rendering of PostScript and PDF documents.
Is there an upgrade required for packages after applying RHSA-2024:4000?
Yes, after applying RHSA-2024:4000, ensure that all related packages such as ghostscript, ghostscript-debuginfo, and others are updated to the specified version.