CVE-2016-10317

Name: CVE-2016-10317
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-03T20:59:00.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10317 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The fill_threshhold_buffer function in base/gxht_thresh.c in Artifex Software, Inc. Ghostscript 9.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PostScript document.. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The fill_threshhold_buffer function in base/gxht_thresh.c in Artifex Software, Inc. Ghostscript 9.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PostScript document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.28%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Artifex	Ghostscript	9.20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97410Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697459Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3636-1/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97410Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697459Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3636-1/

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10317?

How severe is CVE-2016-10317?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10317 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10317?

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