Artifex Ghostscript 9.50 devices/gdevclj.c clj_media_size PDF File null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Artifex Ghostscript 9.50. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is the function clj_media_size of the file devices/gdevclj.c. Executing a manipulation as part of PDF File can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2020-16295. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Artifex Ghostscript 9.50 (Document Processing Software). This vulnerability affects the function clj_media_size of the file devices/gdevclj.c. The manipulation as part of a PDF File leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

A null pointer dereference vulnerability in clj_media_size() in devices/gdevclj.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 published 08/13/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-16295 since 08/03/2020. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 9.51 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-159764, VDB-159763, VDB-159762 and VDB-159761. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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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 🔍
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02/02/2026 +1999 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: artifex.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-16295 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-16295
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-159760
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2020 13:02
Updated: 02/02/2026 13:31
Changes: 08/13/2020 13:02 (38), 08/13/2020 13:07 (18), 02/02/2026 13:28 (2), 02/02/2026 13:31 (22)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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