Gentoo update for GPL Ghostscript

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU33701

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15900

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when use of a non-standard PostScript operator can allow overriding of file access controls. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45829

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16287

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45830

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16288

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45831

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16289

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45832

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16290

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45833

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16291

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45834

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16292

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45835

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16293

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45836

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16294

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

10) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45837

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16295

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45838

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16296

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

12) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45839

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16297

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

13) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45840

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16298

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

14) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45841

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16299

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

15) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45842

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16300

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in devices/gdevtfnx.c. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

16) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45843

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16301

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

17) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU45844

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16302

CWE-ID: CWE-120 - Buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in jetp3852_print_page() in devices/gdev3852.c of Artifex Software GhostScript. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

18) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU45845

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16303

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing a crafted PDF file in devices/vector/gdevxps.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

19) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU45846

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16304

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

A buffer overflow vulnerability in image_render_color_thresh() in base/gxicolor.c of Artifex Software GhostScript v9.50 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system via a crafted eps file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

20) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45847

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16305

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in devices/gdevpcx.c. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

21) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45848

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16306

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in devices/gdevtsep.c. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted postscript file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

22) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45849

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16307

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in devices/vector/gdevtxtw.c. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted postscript file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

23) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45850

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16308

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in devices/gdevcdj.c. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

24) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45851

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16309

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in gdevlxm.c. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted eps file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

25) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45852

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16310

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in gdevdm24.c. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

26) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU45853

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17538

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in GetNumSameData() and GetNumWrongData() function. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Update the affected packages.
app-text/ghostscript-gpl to version: 9.52

Gentoo Linux: All versions

http://security.gentoo.org/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-20

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.