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- USN-6551-1
USN-6551-1: Ghostscript vulnerability
First published: Tue Dec 12 2023(Updated: )
It was discovered that Ghostscript incorrectly handled writing TIFF files. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Ghostscript to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/ghostscript | <10.01.2~dfsg1-0ubuntu2.2 | 10.01.2~dfsg1-0ubuntu2.2 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/ghostscript | <10.0.0~dfsg1-0ubuntu1.5 | 10.0.0~dfsg1-0ubuntu1.5 |
| Ubuntu | =23.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/ghostscript | <9.55.0~dfsg1-0ubuntu5.6 | 9.55.0~dfsg1-0ubuntu5.6 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-46751
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ghostscript/10.01.2~dfsg1-0ubuntu2.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ghostscript/10.0.0~dfsg1-0ubuntu1.5
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/ghostscript/9.55.0~dfsg1-0ubuntu5.6
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6551-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6551-1?
The severity of USN-6551-1 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix USN-6551-1?
To fix USN-6551-1, upgrade the Ghostscript package to the latest recommended version for your Ubuntu release.
What software versions are affected by USN-6551-1?
USN-6551-1 affects Ghostscript versions up to 10.01.2~dfsg1-0ubuntu2.2, 10.0.0~dfsg1-0ubuntu1.5, and 9.55.0~dfsg1-0ubuntu5.6 on Ubuntu 23.10, 23.04, and 22.04 respectively.
What can a remote attacker do with USN-6551-1?
A remote attacker could potentially exploit USN-6551-1 to crash Ghostscript, resulting in service disruption.
Is there a workaround for USN-6551-1?
The best approach for USN-6551-1 is to apply the security update, as no reliable workaround is available.
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