CVE-2004-1717
UnknownEPSS 5.38%
Last modified
CVE-2004-1717 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in the psscan function in ps.c for gv (ghostview) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Postscript file with a long (1) BoundingBox, (2) comment, (3) Orientation, (4) PageOrder, or (5) Pages value.. EPSS estimates a 5.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the psscan function in ps.c for gv (ghostview) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Postscript file with a long (1) BoundingBox, (2) comment, (3) Orientation, (4) PageOrder, or (5) Pages value.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gv | Gv | 2.7.6 |
| Gv | Gv | 2.7b1 |
| Gv | Gv | 2.7b2 |
| Gv | Gv | 2.7b3 |
| Gv | Gv | 2.7b4 |
| Gv | Gv | 2.7b5 |
| Gv | Gv | 2.9.4 |
| Gv | Gv | 3.0.0 |
| Gv | Gv | 3.0.4 |
| Gv | Gv | 3.1.4 |
| Gv | Gv | 3.1.6 |
| Gv | Gv | 3.2.4 |
| Gv | Gv | 3.4.2 |
| Gv | Gv | 3.4.3 |
| Gv | Gv | 3.4.12 |
| Gv | Gv | 3.5.2 |
| Gv | Gv | 3.5.3 |
| Gv | Gv | 3.5.8 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10944Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10944Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1717?
Multiple buffer overflows in the psscan function in ps.c for gv (ghostview) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Postscript file with a long (1) BoundingBox, (2) comment, (3) Orientation, (4) PageOrder, or (5) Pages value.
How severe is CVE-2004-1717?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1717 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1717?
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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