CVE-2017-8908 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The mark_line_tr function in gxscanc.c in Artifex Ghostscript 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) 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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Artifex	Ghostscript	9.21

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98427
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697810Issue TrackingPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98427
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697810Issue TrackingPatch

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8908?

CVE-2017-8908 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The mark_line_tr function in gxscanc.c in Artifex Ghostscript 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted PostScript document.

How severe is CVE-2017-8908?

CVE-2017-8908 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-2017-8908?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Artifex Ghostscript.