CVE-2020-16287

ghostscript: buffer overflow in lprn_is_black() in contrib/lips4/gdevlprn.c could result in a DoS

Published Aug 13, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in lprn_is_black() in contrib/lips4/gdevlprn.c of Artifex Software GhostScript v9.50 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file. This is fixed in v9.51.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2335-1 ghostscript security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4748-1 ghostscript security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-8248 A buffer overflow vulnerability in lprn_is_black() in contrib/lips4/gdevlprn.c of Artifex Software GhostScript v9.50 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file. This is fixed in v9.51.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4469-1 Ghostscript vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 1:37 PM
Reserved
Aug 3, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 13, 2020, 3:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 2:57 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 13, 2020, 12:00 AM