CVE-2018-16513
UnknownEPSS 1.50%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16513 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Artifex Ghostscript before 9.24, attackers able to supply crafted PostScript files could use a type confusion in the setcolor function to crash the interpreter or possibly have unspecified other impact.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Artifex Ghostscript before 9.24, attackers able to supply crafted PostScript files could use a type confusion in the setcolor function to crash the interpreter or possibly have unspecified other impact.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Ghostscript | < 9.24 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Artifex | Gpl Ghostscript | < 9.26 |
| 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
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=699655Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor 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.artifex.com/news/ghostscript-security-resolved/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4288Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=699655Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Vendor 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.artifex.com/news/ghostscript-security-resolved/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4288Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16513?
In Artifex Ghostscript before 9.24, attackers able to supply crafted PostScript files could use a type confusion in the setcolor function to crash the interpreter or possibly have unspecified other impact.
How severe is CVE-2018-16513?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16513 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16513?
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-2018-16513?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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