QID 355071

Date Published: 2023-05-18

QID 355071: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for ghostscript : AL2012-2023-395

Package updates are available for Amazon Linux that fix the following vulnerabilities:
CVE-2020-27792:
A heap-based buffer over write vulnerability was found in GhostScript's lp8000_print_page() function in gdevlp8k.c file. An attacker could trick a user to open a crafted PDF file, triggering the heap buffer overflow that could lead to memory corruption or a denial of service.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.4 severity.
  • Solution
    Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate software updates.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 355071

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    AL2012-2023-395 Amazon Linux Bare Metal URL Logo docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/install-updates.html