VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2009-4270
CVSS score9.3 HIGH
EPSS probability6.90%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2009-12-21
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the errprintf function in base/gsmisc.c in ghostscript 8.64 through 8.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, as originally reported for debug logging code in gdevcups.c in the CUPS output driver.
Weakness classification
- CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer