CVE-2009-0792: Buffer Overflow
Multiple integer overflows and multiple insufficient upper-bounds checks on certain variable sizes were originally discovered in the Ghostscript's International Color Consortium Format Library (icclib). It was found, the original patch, addressing this issue was incomplete.
Other sources
Multiple integer overflows in icc.c in the International Color Consortium (ICC) Format library (aka icclib), as used in Ghostscript 8.64 and earlier and Argyll Color Management System (CMS) 1.0.3 and earlier, allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code by using a device file for a translation request that operates on a crafted image file and targets a certain "native color space," related to an ICC profile in a (1) PostScript or (2) PDF file with embedded images. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2009-0583.
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0792?
CVE-2009-0792 has a high severity rating due to multiple integer overflows which could lead to potential code execution vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0792?
To remediate CVE-2009-0792, update to the latest version of Ghostscript or apply the relevant patches provided by your software vendor.
Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2009-0792?
CVE-2009-0792 affects multiple versions of Ghostscript, specifically those prior to 8.64 and includes versions such as 5.50, 7.05, 7.07, and 8.15, among others.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-0792?
Exploitation of CVE-2009-0792 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely by processing specially crafted ICC format files.
Is there a permanent solution for CVE-2009-0792?
Yes, there is a permanent solution for CVE-2009-0792 by upgrading to patched versions of the Ghostscript software, thus eliminating the vulnerabilities.