CVE-2020-16303

ghostscript: use-after-free in xps_finish_image_path() in devices/vector/gdevxps.c could result in a privilege escalation

Published Aug 13, 2020 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 1.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
A use-after-free vulnerability in xps_finish_image_path() in devices/vector/gdevxps.c of Artifex Software GhostScript v9.50 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted PDF file. This is fixed in v9.51.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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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-2020-8264 A use-after-free vulnerability in xps_finish_image_path() in devices/vector/gdevxps.c of Artifex Software GhostScript v9.50 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted PDF file. This is fixed in v9.51.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4469-1 Ghostscript vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00891}

epss

{'score': 0.00962}

Weaknesses

Sources

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, 2:58 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 13, 2020, 12:00 AM