SB2020091602 - Input validation error in ghostscript (Alpine package)



SB2020091602 - Input validation error in ghostscript (Alpine package)

Published: September 16, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020091602
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16288)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.