CVE-2022-1350

Name: CVE-2022-1350
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-14T07:15:06.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1350 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GhostPCL 9.55.0. This vulnerability affects the function chunk_free_object of the file gsmchunk.c. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GhostPCL 9.55.0. This vulnerability affects the function chunk_free_object of the file gsmchunk.c. The manipulation with a malicious file leads to a memory corruption. The attack can be initiated remotely but requires user interaction. The exploit has been disclosed to the public as a POC and may be used. It is recommended to apply the patches to fix this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Artifex	Ghostpcl	9.55.0

References

https://bugs.ghostscript.com/attachment.cgi?id=22323Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=705156Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.197290Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/attachment.cgi?id=22323Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=705156Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.197290Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1350?

How severe is CVE-2022-1350?

CVE-2022-1350 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1350?

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-2022-1350?

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Source: NVD / NIST