CVE-2018-19478
UnknownEPSS 1.89%
Last modified
CVE-2018-19478 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Artifex Ghostscript before 9.26, a carefully crafted PDF file can trigger an extremely long running computation when parsing the file.. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Artifex Ghostscript before 9.26, a carefully crafted PDF file can trigger an extremely long running computation when parsing the file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Ghostscript | < 9.26 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106445Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=699856Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1655607Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00019.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.ghostscript.com/doc/9.26/History9.htmRelease Notes
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106445Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=699856Issue Tracking, Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1655607Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00019.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.ghostscript.com/doc/9.26/History9.htmRelease Notes
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-19478?
In Artifex Ghostscript before 9.26, a carefully crafted PDF file can trigger an extremely long running computation when parsing the file.
How severe is CVE-2018-19478?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-19478 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19478?
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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