Artifex Ghostscript 9.50 devices/gdevcif.c cif_print_page PDF File out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Artifex Ghostscript 9.50. Affected by this issue is the function cif_print_page of the file devices/gdevcif.c. Executing a manipulation as part of PDF File can lead to out-of-bounds write. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-16289. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Artifex Ghostscript 9.50 (Document Processing Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function cif_print_page of the file devices/gdevcif.c. The manipulation as part of a PDF File leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A buffer overflow vulnerability in cif_print_page() in devices/gdevcif.c of Artifex Software GhostScript v9.50 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file. This is fixed in v9.51.

The weakness was shared 08/13/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-16289 since 08/03/2020. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 9.51 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-159758, VDB-159757, VDB-159756 and VDB-159755 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Ghostscript 9.51

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08/03/2020 🔍
08/13/2020 +10 days 🔍
08/13/2020 +0 days 🔍
02/02/2026 +1999 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: artifex.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-16289 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-16289
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-159754
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2020 13:00
Updated: 02/02/2026 13:39
Changes: 08/13/2020 13:00 (38), 08/13/2020 13:05 (18), 02/02/2026 13:36 (2), 02/02/2026 13:39 (21)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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