CVE-2007-6725 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a crash via a crafted PDF file exploiting a buffer underflow in Ghostscript's CCITTFax decoding filter.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-6725?
CVE-2007-6725 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The CCITTFax decoding filter in Ghostscript 8.60, 8.61, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file that triggers a buffer underflow in the cf_decode_2d function.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-6725?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ghostscript Ghostscript.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6725?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-6725 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-6725 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2007-6725, GHSA-pv3g-wrcf-hmrv.