Artifex Ghostscript up to 10.04.0 UTF-8 Character base/gp_mswin.c Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Artifex Ghostscript and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file base/gp_mswin.c of the component UTF-8 Character Handler. Performing a manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-27837. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Artifex Ghostscript. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file base/gp_mswin.c of the component UTF-8 Character Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

An issue was discovered in Artifex Ghostscript before 10.05.0. Access to arbitrary files can occur through a truncated path with invalid UTF-8 characters, for base/gp_mswin.c and base/winrtsup.cpp.

The advisory is shared at bugs.ghostscript.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-27837 since 03/07/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 233884 (Fedora 41 : ghostscript (2025-47818d27ba)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 10.05.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (233884) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-0556). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Fedora Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Gentoo Linux
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source Ghostscript

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 233884
Nessus Name: Fedora 41 : ghostscript (2025-47818d27ba)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Ghostscript 10.05.0

Timelineinfo

03/07/2025 🔍
03/26/2025 +19 days 🔍
03/26/2025 +0 days 🔍
08/06/2025 +133 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: artifex.com

Advisory: bugs.ghostscript.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-27837 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-27837
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-301353
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-0556 - Ghostscript: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2025 02:12
Updated: 08/06/2025 18:01
Changes: 03/26/2025 02:12 (55), 04/05/2025 17:11 (2), 08/06/2025 18:01 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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