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MEDIUM · 4.5

CVE-2025-46646

In Artifex Ghostscript before 10.05.0, decode_utf8 in base/gp_utf8.c mishandles overlong UTF-8 encoding. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2024-46954.

Vulnerability Description

In Artifex Ghostscript before 10.05.0, decode_utf8 in base/gp_utf8.c mishandles overlong UTF-8 encoding. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2024-46954.

CVSS Score

4.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ArtifexGhostscript< 10.05.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-24

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-46646?

CVE-2025-46646 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.5 (MEDIUM). In Artifex Ghostscript before 10.05.0, decode_utf8 in base/gp_utf8.c mishandles overlong UTF-8 encoding. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2024-46954.

How severe is CVE-2025-46646?

CVE-2025-46646 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-46646?

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