https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q3/228
Published Sep 9, 2018
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Affected Software
1 affected component
Ghostscript Ghostscript
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-16509?
CVE-2018-16509 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-16509?
To fix CVE-2018-16509, users should update to the latest version of Ghostscript released after the vulnerability was addressed.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-16509?
CVE-2018-16509 is a vulnerability in Ghostscript that allows for arbitrary code execution via crafted PDF files.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2018-16509?
Users of Ghostscript versions prior to the patch that addresses CVE-2018-16509 are at risk of exploitation.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-16509?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2018-16509; the recommended action is to apply the patch as soon as possible.