Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for ghostscript
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-29510 CVE-2024-33869 CVE-2024-33870 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-134 CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component ghostscript (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Format string error
EUVDB-ID: #VU92282
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29510
CWE-ID:
CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a format string error. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted input that contains format string specifiers and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
ghostscript (Red Hat package): before 9.54.0-12.el9_2.2
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6466
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
2) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU92283
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-33869
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when handling oaths. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
ghostscript (Red Hat package): before 9.54.0-12.el9_2.2
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6466
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.
3) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU92284
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-33870
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 9.2
ghostscript (Red Hat package): before 9.54.0-12.el9_2.2
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6466
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.
