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CVE-2009-4270

UnknownEPSS 6.90%

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CVE-2009-4270 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the errprintf function in base/gsmisc.c in ghostscript 8.64 through 8.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, as originally reported for debug logging code in gdevcups.c in the CUPS output driver.. EPSS estimates a 6.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the errprintf function in base/gsmisc.c in ghostscript 8.64 through 8.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, as originally reported for debug logging code in gdevcups.c in the CUPS output driver.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.90%

93.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GhostscriptGhostscript8.64
GhostscriptGhostscript8.70

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4270?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the errprintf function in base/gsmisc.c in ghostscript 8.64 through 8.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, as originally reported for debug logging code in gdevcups.c in the CUPS output driver.
How severe is CVE-2009-4270?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4270 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4270?
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Source: NVD / NIST