Vulnerability Description
The mem_get_bits_rectangle function in Artifex Software, Inc. Ghostscript 9.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted PostScript document.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Ghostscript | 9.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3838
- http://www.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/findgit.cgi?309eca4e0a31ea70dcc84481269143931Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96995Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039071
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2180
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697676Issue TrackingPatch
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-06
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3838
- http://www.ghostscript.com/cgi-bin/findgit.cgi?309eca4e0a31ea70dcc84481269143931Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96995Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039071
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2180
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697676Issue TrackingPatch
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-06
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7207?
CVE-2017-7207 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The mem_get_bits_rectangle function in Artifex Software, Inc. Ghostscript 9.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted PostScript document.
How severe is CVE-2017-7207?
CVE-2017-7207 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7207?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Artifex Ghostscript.