high7.5Public exploit code
CVE-2004-1717
Multiple buffer overflows in the psscan function in ps.c for gv (ghostview) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Postscript file with a long …
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- GV PostScript Viewer - Remote Buffer Overflow (2)2004-08-18 · remote · linux · Verified
- GV PostScript Viewer - Remote Buffer Overflow (1)2004-08-13 · remote · linux · Verified
Impact
Multiple buffer overflows in the psscan function in ps.c for gv (ghostview) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Postscript file with a long (1) BoundingBox, (2) comment, (3) Orientation, (4) PageOrder, or (5) Pages value.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gv | Gv | Versions 2.7.6, 2.7b1, 2.7b2, 2.7b3, 2.7b4, 2.7b5 |
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109267677114331&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10944
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17019
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109267677114331&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10944
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17019