CVE-2009-4270 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the errprintf function of Ghostscript versions 8.64 through 8.70. This vulnerability, specifically in the base/gsmisc.c file, can be triggered by remote attackers providing a crafted PDF file. The high CVSS score of 9.3 indicates a critical severity, with a network attack vector, medium complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, including arbitrary code execution. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage, suggesting it is not currently a widespread threat.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.64CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ghostscript:ghostscript:8.64:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.70CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ghostscript:ghostscript:8.70:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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