CVE-2008-6679

Description

Buffer overflow in the BaseFont writer module in Ghostscript 8.62, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ps2pdf crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Postscript file.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 6.06% Top 10%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6679?
CVE-2008-6679 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-6679?
To fix CVE-2008-6679, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-6679 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-6679 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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