QID 356427

Date Published: 2023-10-31

QID 356427: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for ghostscript : ALAS2-2023-2308

A buffer overflow vulnerability in epsc_print_page() in devices/gdevepsc.c of artifex software ghostscript v9.50 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted pdf file.
This is fixed in v9.51. (
( CVE-2020-16294) a divide by zero issue discovered in eps_print_page in gdevepsn.c in artifex software ghostscript 9.50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via opening of crafted pdf file. (
( CVE-2020-21710)



Note: The preceding description block is extracted directly from the security advisory. Using automation, we have attempted to clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.

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

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2023-2308 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 356427

    CVE-2020-16294 | CVE-2020-21710 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2023-2308 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2023-2308.html
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