CVE-2016-10220

Name: CVE-2016-10220
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-03T05:59:00.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10220 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The gs_makewordimagedevice function in base/gsdevmem.c in Artifex Software, Inc. Ghostscript 9.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted file that is mishandled in the PDF Transparency module.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The gs_makewordimagedevice function in base/gsdevmem.c in Artifex Software, Inc. Ghostscript 9.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted file that is mishandled in the PDF Transparency module.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Artifex	Ghostscript	9.20

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3838
http://www.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/findgit.cgi?daf85701dab05f17e924a48a81edc9195b4a04e8Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697450Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-06
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3838
http://www.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/findgit.cgi?daf85701dab05f17e924a48a81edc9195b4a04e8Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697450Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-06

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10220?

How severe is CVE-2016-10220?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10220 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10220?

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