Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Ghostscript 9.20 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to a reference leak in .setdevice.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Ghostscript | 9.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0013.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3691
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/15Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95336Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697179Issue TrackingPatch
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-31
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0013.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3691
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/05/15Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95336Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697179Issue TrackingPatch
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-31
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7978?
CVE-2016-7978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Use-after-free vulnerability in Ghostscript 9.20 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to a reference leak in .setdevice.
How severe is CVE-2016-7978?
CVE-2016-7978 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Artifex Ghostscript.