CVE-2017-8908

Description

The mark_line_tr function in gxscanc.c in Artifex Ghostscript 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted PostScript document.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697810 issue tracking patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98427 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8908?
CVE-2017-8908 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8908?
To fix CVE-2017-8908, 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-2017-8908 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8908 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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