Artifex GhostPDL up to 3989415a5b8e99b9d1b87cc9902bde9b7cdea145 New Output File Open Error devices/vector/gdevpdf.c pdf_ferror null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Artifex GhostPDL up to 3989415a5b8e99b9d1b87cc9902bde9b7cdea145. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is the function pdf_ferror of the file devices/vector/gdevpdf.c of the component New Output File Open Error Handler. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-7462. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Artifex GhostPDL up to 3989415a5b8e99b9d1b87cc9902bde9b7cdea145. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function pdf_ferror of the file devices/vector/gdevpdf.c of the component New Output File Open Error Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The advisory is shared at cgit.ghostscript.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-7462. 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 243496 (Amazon Linux 2023 : ghostscript, ghostscript-gtk, ghostscript-tools-dvipdf (ALAS2023-2025-1118)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Applying the patch 619a106ba4c4abed95110f84d5efcd7aee38c7cb is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at cgit.ghostscript.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (243496) and EUVD (EUVD-2025-21205). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 243496
Nessus Name: Amazon Linux 2023 : ghostscript, ghostscript-gtk, ghostscript-tools-dvipdf (ALAS2023-2025-1118)

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 619a106ba4c4abed95110f84d5efcd7aee38c7cb

Timelineinfo

07/11/2025 Advisory disclosed
07/11/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/05/2025 +25 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: artifex.com

Advisory: 619a106ba4c4
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-7462 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-7462
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-316113
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2025 13:34
Updated: 08/05/2025 16:01
Changes: 07/11/2025 13:34 (57), 07/12/2025 09:09 (1), 07/12/2025 12:19 (30), 08/05/2025 16:01 (2)
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Submitter: CyberGym
Cache ID: 216::103

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Accepted

  • Submit #610173: ArtifexSoftware GhostPDL 3989415a5b8e99b9d1b87cc9902bde9b7cdea145 NULL Pointer Dereference (by CyberGym)

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

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