CVE-2009-4897
UnknownEPSS 6.63%
Last modified
CVE-2009-4897 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in gs/psi/iscan.c in Ghostscript 8.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDF document containing a long name.. EPSS estimates a 6.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in gs/psi/iscan.c in Ghostscript 8.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDF document containing a long name.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 6.0 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 6.01 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 6.50 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 7.00 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 7.03 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 7.04 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 8.00 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 8.11 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 8.12 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 8.13 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 8.14 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 8.50 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 8.51 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 8.52 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 8.53 |
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 8.54 |
| Artifex | Ghostscript Fonts | 8.11 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | <= 8.64 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | 8.01 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | 8.15 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | 8.50 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | 8.51 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | 8.54 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | 8.56 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | 8.57 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | 8.60 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | 8.61 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | 8.62 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | 8.63 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | 8.70 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | 8.71 |
References
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=690523Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40580Vendor Advisory
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=690523Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40580Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-4897?
Buffer overflow in gs/psi/iscan.c in Ghostscript 8.64 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted PDF document containing a long name.
How severe is CVE-2009-4897?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4897 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4897?
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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