CVE-2017-9727

7.8 HIGH
Published: July 26, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The gx_ttfReader__Read function in base/gxttfb.c in Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted document.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698056
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3986
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99999
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-12
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory
http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698056
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3986
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99999
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-12
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.5%
83th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

artifex debian