CVE-2012-4875

Name: CVE-2012-4875
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-06T21:55:03.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4875 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in gdevwpr2.c in Ghostscript 9.04, when processing the OutputFile device parameter, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name in a PostScript document. NOTE: as of 20120314, the developer was not able to reproduce the issue and disputed it. EPSS estimates a 4.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in gdevwpr2.c in Ghostscript 9.04, when processing the OutputFile device parameter, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name in a PostScript document. NOTE: as of 20120314, the developer was not able to reproduce the issue and disputed it

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.27%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Artifex	Gpl Ghostscript	9.04

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4875?

How severe is CVE-2012-4875?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4875 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4875?

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Source: NVD / NIST