Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer underflows in the icmLut_allocate function in International Color Consortium (ICC) Format library (icclib), as used in Ghostscript 9.06 and Argyll Color Management System, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) PostScript or (2) PDF file with embedded images, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: this issue is also described as an array index error.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Argyllcms | Cms | - |
| Color | Icclib | - |
| Ghostscript | Ghostscript | 9.06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-10/msg00015.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1256.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50719
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201412-17.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:151
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:089
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:090
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/11/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55494
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027517
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1581-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78411
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0301
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4405?
CVE-2012-4405 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple integer underflows in the icmLut_allocate function in International Color Consortium (ICC) Format library (icclib), as used in Ghostscript 9.06 and Argyll Color Management System, allow remot...
How severe is CVE-2012-4405?
CVE-2012-4405 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4405?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Argyllcms Cms, Color Icclib, Ghostscript Ghostscript.