Vulnerability Description
Artifex Ghostscript before 10.03.0 has a heap-based pointer disclosure (observable in a constructed BaseFont name) in the function pdf_base_font_alloc.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Ghostscript | < 10.03.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=707510Issue Tracking
- https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Bh=ff1013a0ab485b66783b70145e342a82Broken Link
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/03/7Mailing ListTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=707510Issue Tracking
- https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git%3Bh=ff1013a0ab485b66783b70145e342a82Broken Link
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00022.html
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/03/7Mailing ListTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-29508?
CVE-2024-29508 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). Artifex Ghostscript before 10.03.0 has a heap-based pointer disclosure (observable in a constructed BaseFont name) in the function pdf_base_font_alloc.
How severe is CVE-2024-29508?
CVE-2024-29508 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-29508?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Artifex Ghostscript.