Buffer overflow in the BaseFont writer module in Ghostscript 8.62, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ps2pdf crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Postscript file.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centos_linux | — | Upgrade ghostscript-gtkUpgrade ghostscriptUpgrade ghostscript-devel | Dec 1, 2016 | Apr 8, 2009 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade ghostscript | Jul 30, 2024 | Apr 8, 2009 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade ghostscript8-nox11Upgrade ghostscript8 | Dec 10, 2025 | May 13, 2009 |
| Oracle_linux | — | Upgrade ghostscript-develUpgrade ghostscript-gtkUpgrade ghostscript | Oct 16, 2024 | Apr 8, 2009 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade ghostscript-fonts-rusUpgrade ghostscript-omniUpgrade ghostscript-fonts-otherUpgrade libgimpprintUpgrade ghostscript-x11Upgrade ghostscript-libraryUpgrade ghostscript-fonts-std | Feb 17, 2015 | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade gs-gplUpgrade libgs8Upgrade gs-esp | Nov 8, 2024 | Apr 8, 2009 |
With curated Threat Intelligence, you can see which vulnerabilities truly put you at risk, prioritize what matters most, and act before attackers do.
Explore Intelligence Hub