CVE-2009-0792 describes multiple integer overflows in the ICC Format library (icclib), affecting Ghostscript 8.64 and earlier, and Argyll CMS 1.0.3 and earlier. This vulnerability, a partial fix for CVE-2009-0583, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code via crafted image files within PostScript or PDF documents. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical), it is easily exploitable over the network with medium attack complexity, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or KEV listing, the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion, indicating awareness among security researchers.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 8.64CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ghostscript:ghostscript:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.50CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ghostscript:ghostscript:5.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.05CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ghostscript:ghostscript:7.05:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.07CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ghostscript:ghostscript:7.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ghostscript:ghostscript:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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