CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-9740

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The xps_decode_font_char_imp function in Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through heap-based buffer over-read, leading to application crash. The attack can be executed via a crafted document.

Risk Assessment

The organization may experience service interruptions and potential losses due to application crashes. There is also a risk of unspecified impact on the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update to the latest version of Ghostscript to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring documents sent to the system for potential attacks is advised.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The xps_decode_font_char_imp function in xps/xpsfont.c in Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted document.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS