CVE-2015-3228 Detail
Modified
This vulnerability has been modified since it was last analyzed by the NVD. It is awaiting reanalysis which may result in further changes to the information provided.
Description
Integer overflow in the gs_heap_alloc_bytes function in base/gsmalloc.c in Ghostscript 9.15 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted Postscript (ps) file, as demonstrated by using the ps2pdf command, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.
Source:
MITRE
Description Last Modified:
08/11/2015
Impact
CVSS v2.0 Severity and Metrics:
Base Score:
6.8 MEDIUM
Vector:
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
(V2 legend)
Impact Subscore:
6.4
Exploitability Subscore:
8.6
Access Vector (AV):
Network
Access Complexity (AC):
Medium
Authentication (AU):
None
Confidentiality (C):
Partial
Integrity (I):
Partial
Availability (A):
Partial
Additional Information:
Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism
Allows unauthorized disclosure of information
Allows unauthorized modification
Allows disruption of service
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Change History
8 change records found
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CVE Modified by MITRE -
9/20/2017 9:29:06 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033149 [No Types Assigned] |
CVE Modified by MITRE -
6/30/2017 9:29:15 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-33 [No Types Assigned] |
CVE Modified by MITRE -
11/28/2016 2:23:33 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76017 [No Types Assigned] |
CVE Modified by Source -
9/22/2016 9:59:08 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html |
CVE Translated -
8/26/2015 1:45:06 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Translation |
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Desbordamiento de entero en la función gs_heap_alloc_bytes en base/gsmalloc.c en Ghostscript 9.15 y versiones anteriores, permite a atacantes remotos provocar una denegación de servicio (caída) mediante un archivo Postscript (ps) manipulado, según lo demostrado mediante el uso del comando ps2pdf, lo que desencadena una lectura o escritura fuera de rango. |
| Removed |
Translation |
Desbordamiento de enteros en la función gs_heap_alloc_bytes en base/gsmalloc.c en Ghostscript 9.15 y anteriores permite a atacantes remotos provocar una denegación de servicio (caída) mediante un archivo manipulado Postscript (ps), como se ha demostrado mediante el comando ps2pdf, lo que desencadena un bloqueo de lectura o escritura. |
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Modified Analysis -
8/11/2015 2:12:18 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
CPE Configuration |
|
Configuration 1
OR
*cpe:2.3:a:artifex:afpl_ghostscript:9.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:* (and previous) |
| Added |
CVSS V2 |
|
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) |
| Added |
CWE |
|
CWE-189 |
Initial CVE Analysis -
8/11/2015 12:49:42 PM
Initial CVE Analysis -
8/11/2015 12:45:00 PM
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2015-3228
NVD Published Date:
08/11/2015
NVD Last Modified:
09/20/2017
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