CVE-2009-4270

CriticalCVSS 9.3/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 9.3/10AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness enumeration

CWE-119

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Dec 21, 2009
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2009-4270: Critical severity, CVSS 9.3 | Vulnix