CVE-2007-6725

Name: CVE-2007-6725
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-04-08T16:30:00.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.84%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6725 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CCITTFax decoding filter in Ghostscript 8.60, 8.61, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers a buffer underflow in the cf_decode_2d function.. EPSS estimates a 4.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The CCITTFax decoding filter in Ghostscript 8.60, 8.61, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers a buffer underflow in the cf_decode_2d function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.84%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ghostscript	Ghostscript	8.61

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6725?

How severe is CVE-2007-6725?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6725 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6725?

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Source: NVD / NIST