Artifex Ghostscript 9.50 devices/vector/gdevxps.c xps_finish_image_path PDF File use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Artifex Ghostscript 9.50. This issue affects the function xps_finish_image_path of the file devices/vector/gdevxps.c. The manipulation as part of PDF File results in use after free. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-16303. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Artifex Ghostscript 9.50 (Document Processing Software). Affected is the function xps_finish_image_path of the file devices/vector/gdevxps.c. The manipulation as part of a PDF File leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A use-after-free vulnerability in xps_finish_image_path() in devices/vector/gdevxps.c of Artifex Software GhostScript v9.50 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted PDF file. This is fixed in v9.51.

The weakness was presented 08/13/2020. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-16303 since 08/03/2020. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

See VDB-159772, VDB-159771, VDB-159770 and VDB-159769 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: artifex.com

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-16303 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-16303
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-159768
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2020 13:27
Updated: 08/13/2020 13:32
Changes: 08/13/2020 13:27 (39), 08/13/2020 13:32 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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