CVE-2020-14373
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2020-14373 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A use after free was found in igc_reloc_struct_ptr() of psi/igc.c of ghostscript-9.25. A local attacker could supply a specially crafted PDF file to cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A use after free was found in igc_reloc_struct_ptr() of psi/igc.c of ghostscript-9.25. A local attacker could supply a specially crafted PDF file to cause a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Ghostscript | 9.25 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
References
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=702851Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1873239Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=702851Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1873239Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14373?
A use after free was found in igc_reloc_struct_ptr() of psi/igc.c of ghostscript-9.25. A local attacker could supply a specially crafted PDF file to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-14373?
CVE-2020-14373 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14373?
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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