OpenSUSE Linux update for ghostscript



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-10194
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 openSUSE Leap
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor SDB

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU12107

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10194

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in the pprintg1 function due boundary error when handling of postscript file data written to PDF. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted PDF file, trigger memory corruption and cause the application to crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

openSUSE Leap: 42.3

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-05/msg00086.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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