RHSA-2024:4527: 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.Security Fix(es): ghostscript: OPVP device arbitrary code execution via custom Driver library (CVE-2024-33871) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2024:4527?
The severity of RHSA-2024:4527 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:4527?
To fix RHSA-2024:4527, you should update the ghostscript package to version 9.27-6.el8_8.1 or higher.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2024:4527?
RHSA-2024:4527 affects multiple versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64, ARM, Power, and IBM z Systems.
What does the RHSA-2024:4527 vulnerability involve?
The RHSA-2024:4527 vulnerability involves security issues within the Ghostscript suite, which is used for rendering PostScript and PDF documents.
Is there a specific package version recommended for RHSA-2024:4527?
Yes, the recommended package version to resolve RHSA-2024:4527 is ghostscript-9.27-6.el8_8.1.