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CVE-2002-0838

UnknownEPSS 2.02%

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CVE-2002-0838 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in (1) gv 3.5.8 and earlier, (2) gvv 1.0.2 and earlier, (3) ggv 1.99.90 and earlier, (4) gnome-gv, and (5) kghostview in kdegraphics 2.2.2 and earlier, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed (a) PDF or (b) PostScript file, which is processed by an unsafe call to sscanf.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in (1) gv 3.5.8 and earlier, (2) gvv 1.0.2 and earlier, (3) ggv 1.99.90 and earlier, (4) gnome-gv, and (5) kghostview in kdegraphics 2.2.2 and earlier, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed (a) PDF or (b) PostScript file, which is processed by an unsafe call to sscanf.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.02%

78.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GgvGgv1.0.2
GhostviewGhostview1.3
GhostviewGhostview1.4
GhostviewGhostview1.4.1
GhostviewGhostview1.5
GvGv2.7.6
GvGv2.7b1
GvGv2.7b2
GvGv2.7b3
GvGv2.7b4
GvGv2.7b5
GvGv2.9.4
GvGv3.0.0
GvGv3.0.4
GvGv3.1.4
GvGv3.1.6
GvGv3.2.4
GvGv3.4.2
GvGv3.4.3
GvGv3.4.12
GvGv3.5.2
GvGv3.5.3
GvGv3.5.8

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0838?
Buffer overflow in (1) gv 3.5.8 and earlier, (2) gvv 1.0.2 and earlier, (3) ggv 1.99.90 and earlier, (4) gnome-gv, and (5) kghostview in kdegraphics 2.2.2 and earlier, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed (a) PDF or (b) PostScript file, which is processed by an unsafe call to sscanf.
How severe is CVE-2002-0838?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0838 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0838?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST