CVE-2024-46955
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.30%
Last modified
CVE-2024-46955 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in psi/zcolor.c in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.04.0. There is an out-of-bounds read when reading color in Indexed color space.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in psi/zcolor.c in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.04.0. There is an out-of-bounds read when reading color in Indexed color space.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Ghostscript | < 10.04.0 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 12.0 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing | 12.0 | Sp5 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 12 | Sp5 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server For Sap | 12 | Sp5 |
References
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=707990Permissions Required
- https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2024/suse-su-20243942-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-46955?
An issue was discovered in psi/zcolor.c in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.04.0. There is an out-of-bounds read when reading color in Indexed color space.
How severe is CVE-2024-46955?
CVE-2024-46955 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46955?
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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