ID:6711 - Exploit for Code Injection in Ghostscript - CVE-2021-3781

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:6711 - Exploit for Code Injection in Ghostscript - CVE-2021-3781

ID:6711 - Exploit for Code Injection in Ghostscript - CVE-2021-3781

Published: September 7, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU56385
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3781
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Ghostscript

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted SVG file, upload it to the affected system and execute arbitrary code.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.