CVE-2009-4270 json
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…
published 2009-12-21 16 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-4238
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 6.9%
- EPSS 6.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- ghostscript Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 8.70~dfsg-2.1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2009-4270
Exploit prediction
6.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37410 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/37410
vdb-entry, exploit
-
security.gentoo.org
/glsa/glsa-201412-17.xml
vendor-advisory
-
mandriva.com
/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:134
vendor-advisory
-
ubuntu.com
/usn/USN-961-1
vendor-advisory
-
mandriva.com
/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:135
vendor-advisory
-
lists.opensuse.org
/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/3597
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/37851
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2009/12/18/2
mailing-list
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2009/12/18/1
mailing-list
-
osvdb.org
/61140
vdb-entry
-
secunia.com
/advisories/40580
third-party-advisory
- bugzilla.redhat.com /show_bug.cgi?id=540760
- bugs.ghostscript.com /show_bug.cgi?id=690829
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-4270
- NVD CVE-2009-4270
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