CVE-2018-15909
UnknownEPSS 3.02%
Last modified
CVE-2018-15909 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Artifex Ghostscript 9.23 before 2018-08-24, a type confusion using the .shfill operator could be used by attackers able to supply crafted PostScript files to crash the interpreter or potentially execute code.. EPSS estimates a 3.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Artifex Ghostscript 9.23 before 2018-08-24, a type confusion using the .shfill operator could be used by attackers able to supply crafted PostScript files to crash the interpreter or potentially execute code.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Artifex | Ghostscript | <= 9.23 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | < 9.26 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Connect Secure | >= 8.2r1.0, < 8.2r12.1 |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Connect Secure | >= 8.3r1, < 8.3r7.1 |
| Pulsesecure | Pulse Connect Secure | >= 9.0r1, < 9.0r3.4 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105178Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3650Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44101Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-12Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3768-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/332928Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105178Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3650Third Party Advisory
- https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44101Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-12Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3768-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/332928Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-15909?
In Artifex Ghostscript 9.23 before 2018-08-24, a type confusion using the .shfill operator could be used by attackers able to supply crafted PostScript files to crash the interpreter or potentially execute code.
How severe is CVE-2018-15909?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15909 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-15909?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-15909?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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