Artifex Ghostscript 9.50 devices/gdevdm24.c dot24_print_page PDF File divide by zero

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Artifex Ghostscript 9.50. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dot24_print_page of the file devices/gdevdm24.c. This manipulation as part of PDF File causes divide by zero. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2020-16310. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Artifex Ghostscript 9.50 (Document Processing Software). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dot24_print_page of the file devices/gdevdm24.c. The manipulation as part of a PDF File leads to a divide by zero vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-369. The product divides a value by zero. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

A division by zero vulnerability in dot24_print_page() in devices/gdevdm24.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 known as CVE-2020-16310 since 08/03/2020. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-159774, VDB-159773, VDB-159772 and VDB-159771. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Divide by zero
CWE: CWE-369 / CWE-404
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: artifex.com

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-16310 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-16310
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-159775
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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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