Artifex Ghostscript 9.50 gdev10v.c pcx_write_rle PDF File out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Artifex Ghostscript 9.50. The affected element is the function pcx_write_rle of the file contrib/japanese/gdev10v.c. Such manipulation as part of PDF File leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2020-16305. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Artifex Ghostscript 9.50 (Document Processing Software). Affected by this issue is the function pcx_write_rle of the file contrib/japanese/gdev10v.c. The manipulation as part of a PDF File leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A buffer overflow vulnerability in pcx_write_rle() in contrib/japanese/gdev10v.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 is handled as CVE-2020-16305 since 08/03/2020. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-159774, VDB-159773, VDB-159772 and VDB-159771. 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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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: artifex.com

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-16305 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-16305
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-159770
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/13/2020 13:28
Updated: 08/13/2020 13:33
Changes: 08/13/2020 13:28 (39), 08/13/2020 13:33 (18)
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