CVE-2020-27792 Detail
Current Description
A heap-based buffer over write vulnerability was found in GhostScript’s lp8000_print_page() function in gdevlp8k.c file. An attacker could trick a user to open a crafted PDF file, triggering the heap buffer overflow that could lead to memory corruption or a denial of service.
Analysis Description
A heap-based buffer over write vulnerability was found in GhostScript’s lp8000_print_page() function in gdevlp8k.c file. An attacker could trick a user to open a crafted PDF file, triggering the heap buffer overflow that could lead to memory corruption or a denial of service.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-119 | Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | NIST |
| CWE-122 | Heap-based Buffer Overflow | Red Hat, Inc. |
Change History
1 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis 8/23/2022 2:06:04 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | CPE Configuration |
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:artifex:ghostscript:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 9.50
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
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| Added | CWE |
NIST CWE-119 |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=701844 No Types Assigned |
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=701844 Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory |
| Changed | Reference Type |
https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commitdiff;h=4f6bc662909ab79e8fbe9822afb36e8a0eafc2b7 No Types Assigned |
https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commitdiff;h=4f6bc662909ab79e8fbe9822afb36e8a0eafc2b7 Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2020-27792
NVD Published Date:
08/19/2022
NVD Last Modified:
08/23/2022
Source:
Red Hat, Inc.