CVE-2024-46952
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2024-46952 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in pdf/pdf_xref.c in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.04.0. There is a buffer overflow during handling of a PDF XRef stream (related to W array values).. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in pdf/pdf_xref.c in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.04.0. There is a buffer overflow during handling of a PDF XRef stream (related to W array values).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Ghostscript | < 10.04.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 12.0 |
References
Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-46952?
An issue was discovered in pdf/pdf_xref.c in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.04.0. There is a buffer overflow during handling of a PDF XRef stream (related to W array values).
How severe is CVE-2024-46952?
CVE-2024-46952 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46952?
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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