Vulnerability Description
The CCITTFax decoding filter in Ghostscript 8.60, 8.61, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers a buffer underflow in the cf_decode_2d function.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostscript | Ghostscript | 8.60 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-06/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34726
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34729
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34732
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35416
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35559
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35569
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-262288-1
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-155.htm
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0060
- http://www.mail-archive.com/fedora-package-announce%40redhat.com/msg11830.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:095
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:096
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/04/01/10
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0420.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6725?
CVE-2007-6725 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The CCITTFax decoding filter in Ghostscript 8.60, 8.61, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF ...
How severe is CVE-2007-6725?
CVE-2007-6725 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6725?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ghostscript Ghostscript.