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- USN-3970-1
USN-3970-1: Ghostscript vulnerability
First published: Wed May 08 2019(Updated: )
It was discovered that Ghostscript incorrectly handled certain PostScript files. If a user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to access arbitrary files, execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/ghostscript | <9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu7.1 | 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu7.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgs9 | <9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu7.1 | 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu7.1 |
| Ubuntu | =19.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/ghostscript | <9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.10.9 | 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.10.9 |
| Ubuntu | =18.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgs9 | <9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.10.9 | 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.10.9 |
| Ubuntu | =18.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/ghostscript | <9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.04.9 | 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.04.9 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgs9 | <9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.04.9 | 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.04.9 |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/ghostscript | <9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.16.04.9 | 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.16.04.9 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libgs9 | <9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.16.04.9 | 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.16.04.9 |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-3839
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ghostscript/9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu7.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ghostscript/9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.10.9
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ghostscript/9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.04.9
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ghostscript/9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.16.04.9
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3970-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-3970-1?
The severity of USN-3970-1 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution and access to arbitrary files.
How do I fix USN-3970-1?
To fix USN-3970-1, update Ghostscript and libgs9 to the recommended versions for your Ubuntu distribution.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by USN-3970-1?
USN-3970-1 affects Ubuntu versions 16.04, 18.04, 18.10, and 19.04 with specific Ghostscript and libgs9 package versions.
What are the risks associated with USN-3970-1?
The risks associated with USN-3970-1 include the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Is USN-3970-1 a critical vulnerability?
Yes, USN-3970-1 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its implications for security and system integrity.
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