CVE-2016-7979
moderate-risk
Published 2017-05-23
Ghostscript before 9.21 might allow remote attackers to bypass the SAFER mode protection mechanism and consequently execute arbitrary code by leveraging type confusion in .initialize_dsc_parser.
Do I need to act?
~
2.6% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10
Critical
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Affected Vendors
References (16)
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95337
Issue Tracking
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697190
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95337
Issue Tracking
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697190
43
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
32/34 · Critical
Exploitability
6/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal