VDB-159769 · CVE-2020-16304 · GCVE-0-2020-16304

Artifex Ghostscript 9.50 base/gxicolor.c image_render_color_thresh out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Artifex Ghostscript 9.50. Impacted is the function image_render_color_thresh of the file base/gxicolor.c. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-16304. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Artifex Ghostscript 9.50 (Document Processing Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function image_render_color_thresh of the file base/gxicolor.c. The manipulation with an unknown input 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. The summary by CVE is:

A buffer overflow vulnerability in image_render_color_thresh() in base/gxicolor.c of Artifex Software GhostScript v9.50 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted eps file. This is fixed in v9.51.

The weakness was shared 08/13/2020. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-16304 since 08/03/2020. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-159773, VDB-159772, VDB-159771 and VDB-159770 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Document Processing Software

Vendor

Artifex

Name

Ghostscript

Version

9.50

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://artifex.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/03/2020 🔍
08/13/2020 +10 days 🔍
08/13/2020 +0 days 🔍
03/04/2025 +1664 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: artifex.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-16304 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-16304
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-159769
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2020 13:27
Updated: 03/04/2025 22:59
Changes: 08/13/2020 13:27 (38), 08/13/2020 13:32 (18), 03/04/2025 22:59 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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