CVE-2018-17183
UnknownEPSS 1.83%
Last modified
CVE-2018-17183 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Artifex Ghostscript before 9.25 allowed a user-writable error exception table, which could be used by remote attackers able to supply crafted PostScript to potentially overwrite or replace error handlers to inject code.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Artifex Ghostscript before 9.25 allowed a user-writable error exception table, which could be used by remote attackers able to supply crafted PostScript to potentially overwrite or replace error handlers to inject code.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Ghostscript | < 9.25 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| 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 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3834Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=699708Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3773-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3834Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=699708Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3773-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-17183?
Artifex Ghostscript before 9.25 allowed a user-writable error exception table, which could be used by remote attackers able to supply crafted PostScript to potentially overwrite or replace error handlers to inject code.
How severe is CVE-2018-17183?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17183 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-17183?
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-2018-17183?
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