https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q3/21: Ghostscript 10.03.1 (2024-05-02) fixed 5 CVEs including CVE-2024-33871 arbitrary code execution

Published Jul 3, 2024
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ghostscript Ghostscript

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-29509?

CVE-2024-29509 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution via a heap buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-29509?

To fix CVE-2024-29509, users should upgrade to the latest version of Ghostscript that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What is CVE-2024-29506?

CVE-2024-29506 is a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the pdfi_apply_filter() function within Ghostscript.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-29506?

CVE-2024-29506 could lead to arbitrary code execution if exploited, compromising system integrity.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-29506?

Yes, a patch for CVE-2024-29506 is included in the latest release of Ghostscript.

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