CVE-2025-7462

Artifex GhostPDL New Output File Open Error gdevpdf.c pdf_ferror null pointer dereference

Description

A vulnerability was found in Artifex GhostPDL up to 3989415a5b8e99b9d1b87cc9902bde9b7cdea145. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function pdf_ferror of the file devices/vector/gdevpdf.c of the component New Output File Open Error Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The identifier of the patch is 619a106ba4c4abed95110f84d5efcd7aee38c7cb. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: Artifex GhostPDL
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-7462?
CVE-2025-7462 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-7462?
To fix CVE-2025-7462, 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-2025-7462 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-7462 is being actively exploited.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-7462?
CVE-2025-7462 affects Artifex GhostPDL.
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