Vulnerability identifier: #VU83483

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4042

CWE-ID: CWE-676

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ghostscript (Red Hat package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor:

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a missing patch for #VU45847 (CVE-2020-16305). A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2228151

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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.