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CVE-2008-6679

UnknownEPSS 4.50%

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CVE-2008-6679 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the BaseFont writer module in Ghostscript 8.62, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ps2pdf crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Postscript file.. EPSS estimates a 4.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the BaseFont writer module in Ghostscript 8.62, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ps2pdf crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Postscript file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.50%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GhostscriptGhostscript8.62

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6679?
Buffer overflow in the BaseFont writer module in Ghostscript 8.62, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ps2pdf crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Postscript file.
How severe is CVE-2008-6679?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6679 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6679?
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